# Computer security renewal scam - (833) 566-0262

**URL:** <https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565>\
**Category:** Refund scams\
**Tags:** scammer, 833-566-0262, refund, scam\
**Created:** [March 16, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565 "2020-03-16T19:34:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 9\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/scammerrevolts/32/7880_2.png) [@ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/u/ScammerRevolts)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/1 "2020-03-16T19:34:54Z")

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Number: (833) 566-0262

Msg:  
This call is regarding the renewal of Microsoft Windows Defender security on your computer the reason we are calling on you because today is a renewal date for your security subscription and your account will be charged 290 $9.99 and next 3 hours for the renewal so if you want to cancel the subscription call us 183-356-6026 extension 2 again 183-356-6026 extension 2.

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**Author:** ![Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/char_gamer/32/4370_2.png) [@Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/u/Char_Gamer)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/2 "2020-03-16T23:56:37Z")

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Did you flood the number? I called it and it instantly hung up.

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**Author:** ![ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/scammerrevolts/32/7880_2.png) [@ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/u/ScammerRevolts)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/3 "2020-03-16T23:58:45Z")

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Nope, number still worked for me.

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**Author:** ![Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/char_gamer/32/4370_2.png) [@Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/u/Char_Gamer)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/4 "2020-03-17T00:05:43Z")

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Interesting. I was planning on messing with them. For me it keeps instantly hanging up. Does it have to do with the fact that I used \*67 maybe?

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**Author:** ![ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/scammerrevolts/32/7880_2.png) [@ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/u/ScammerRevolts)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/5 "2020-03-17T00:07:22Z")

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maybe your calling software but also please don’t reply to posts saying the number is dead but flag - [What to do with dead numbers!](https://techscammersunited.com/t/what-to-do-with-dead-numbers/2723)

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**Author:** ![ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/scammerrevolts/32/7880_2.png) [@ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/u/ScammerRevolts)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/6 "2020-03-17T00:07:45Z")

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Your using your real phone to call?

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**Author:** ![Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/char_gamer/32/4370_2.png) [@Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/u/Char_Gamer)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/7 "2020-03-17T00:08:00Z")

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An old cell phone but yes

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**Author:** ![ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/scammerrevolts/32/7880_2.png) [@ScammerRevolts](https://techscammersunited.com/u/ScammerRevolts)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/8 "2020-03-17T00:08:37Z")

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You should not do that as the scammer can find information about you, use a service like [https://voice.google.com](https://voice.google.com) or [https://www.textnow.com](https://www.textnow.com)

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**Author:** ![Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/user_avatar/techscammersunited.com/char_gamer/32/4370_2.png) [@Char\_Gamer](https://techscammersunited.com/u/Char_Gamer)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://techscammersunited.com/t/computer-security-renewal-scam-833-566-0262/10565/9 "2020-03-17T00:08:56Z")

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Thank you! I will look into those!