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The "Subscription Purchase From Microsoft" email below is a scam. The scam attempts to trick the recipients into believing they have made some subscription purchase from Microsoft and need to call technical support at one of the following numbers: 1-530-636-6269 or 1-661-522-8229. Therefore, recipients who have receive the fake email should not follow the instructions in it, they should just ignore it.
From: u722781092@srv357.main-hosting.eu On Behalf Of karen@microsoft-care.comSent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 8:52 AMSubject: Your OrderThank you.You've made a subscription purchase from Microsoft. Your subscription will automatically renew on July 6, 2023 unless you cancel before then. You can cancel at any time by calling our Support Team on the below given number.Order ID: 373992Placed on: 07 July, 2020Item(s) Delivered1. Microsoft Windows DefenderPrice $ 299.99Delivery Charges FreeSubscription Validity 3 YearsPayment MethodAuto Debit Total Amount $ 299.99For any questions related to this purchase,kindly call our Support Team +1(530 636 6269 OR 661 522 8229)Thanks & RegardsMicrosoft Team
From: u722781092@srv357.main-hosting.eu On Behalf Of karen@microsoft-care.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 8:52 AM
Subject: Your Order
Thank you.
You've made a subscription purchase from Microsoft. Your subscription will automatically renew on July 6, 2023 unless you cancel before then. You can cancel at any time by calling our Support Team on the below given number.
Order ID: 373992
Placed on: 07 July, 2020
Item(s) Delivered
1. Microsoft Windows Defender
Price $ 299.99
Delivery Charges Free
Subscription Validity 3 Years
Payment Method
Auto Debit Total Amount $ 299.99
For any questions related to this purchase,kindly call our Support Team +1(530 636 6269 OR 661 522 8229)
Thanks & Regards
Microsoft Team
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The Microsoft scam contacted me yesterday for $399.00 saying My contract had run out and they were renewing it for $399.00. I was unaware of having anything like this. I believe it was a scam. So far I can't see where they have charged the $399.00 but I can't afford it. Please help with this scam.
