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Windows License Key Expiring

Discussion in 'Microsoft Windows' started by BGBG, Nov 18, 2016.

  1. BGBG

    BGBG Registered Members

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    Just got a phone call in a hard to understand voice telling me my Windows license key is expiring and to call some number. Will listen to it again to see if I understand what saying.
    But does anyone have any idea what this means?
    I have had w98, 98se, ME, XP, W7, and W10 and never since began in Nov 1998 have I EVER gotten any call or letters saying a license is expiring and to call some number.
    Wondering if anyone knows what this means and if I should call or forget it and erase it.
     
    BGBG, Nov 18, 2016
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    It's definitely a scam, Bill.
    Whatever you do, don't call them back.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Nov 18, 2016
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  4. BGBG

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    Thank you very much, Cindy. I tend to suspect everything so like to have other opinions. I shall erase this message and not try to figure out what he is saying.
     
    BGBG, Nov 18, 2016
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    You were right to be suspicious of this.
    You'd be amazed at how many unsuspecting people fall for this one.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Nov 18, 2016
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    Thanks again, Cindy. Nice to hear from you. Bill.
     
    BGBG, Nov 18, 2016
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    A short time ago, a guy at work was telling me that his mother had a similar phone call.
    She was old and knew no better.... it cost her over £200.
     
    starbuck, Nov 19, 2016
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    This type of scam really ticks me off.
    They swindle a lot of people who just don't realize what is happening.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Nov 19, 2016
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