DEFENDER SCAM
by John Rudy
Scams continue to be a major problem, and all of us need be very careful about them. Some are fairly obvious as they contain poor English, but others seem almost reasonable. Let me address one that I recently received.
Before showing it to you, let me mention that Windows Defender is important software from Microsoft that is part of your operating system. It protects you from viruses and is the Microsoft default product for this service. Many purchase other products from Norton and other companies because, until recently, Defender and its predecessors were deemed insufficient. In general, though, that is not the case today. And, as I said, it is FREE.
So this is what I received as an email (I’ve compressed it a bit). If this is sent to enough people who actually respond, they will receive a lot of money. Two weeks ago, I received a very similar scam, but that one was only asking $299.
DO NOT call the “toll-free number” provided. Just delete the message and move on!
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Thank you for your order.
Your order number: #5327271724162153
This is your receipt make sure to print or save a copy for your records.
Your order has been shipped through online delivery.
If you want to cancel this order, Give us call on our toll-free number:- (704) 764-1190
Your Order Information:
Order Number: #5327271724162153 Customer Number: 0008547896 Order date: 05/18/2020 Items Ordered: 1 |
Your Billing Information:
Total Amount: $499.99 Payment Method: Visa Credit/Debit Card/Net 500 |
Your Shipping Details: Shipping Method: Online Product Detail: Download File |
Thank you for your recent order with us. If you have any questions or want a refund for this order, Please call on our Toll-Free Number: (704) 764-1190
We all need to be particularly careful these days as there are predators out there trying to take advantage of our fears.

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