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Better Business Bureau, Confidence trick, Credit card, Micheline Walker, Microsoft, Personal computer, Telephone number, WordPress
My dear readers,
I am about to post another blog, but my computer was hacked and nearly destroyed. The evil deed was perpetrated by persons who first phone and tell you that viruses are destroying your computer. They claim to be working for Microsoft, give you the badge number, a name and a telephone number. They then tell you that they will repair your computer… at a cost.
The next day, you receive another telephone call, by persons who tell you that you have been the victim of a scam but that they will fix the problem … at a lower cost.
At that point you phone to cancel your credit card and your bank account (s). An investigation is under way.
However, you receive yet another phone call. This time you hang up.
They are consummate con artists and because your computer does not work, you can be convinced they are Microsoft employees. They show you a photo ID.
I will have to get in touch with WordPress to change the name of my blog. Once they have your name, they can also get your phone number or vice versa.
Beware, they also get pictures. There are Micheline Walker pictures on the internet and since I am not the only Micheline Walker, there are photographs of people who are not me.
But life goes on. I have not lost a great deal of money, but how does one believe anyone anymore?
My computer (WordPress in particular) does not feel as stable as it felt. Writing a blog is difficult.
I will post this warning and try to finish what I was doing.
Best regards to all of you.
Micheline, my dear, I’m so sorry for this sad accident!
Unfortunately there are people who are sick. It saddens me so much when bad things happen. I hope to solve this unpleasant situation as soon as possible! Be blessed!
Big hugs always with love, Stefania! 🙂
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Stefania,
No one should be able to do this. What is disturbing is that one of the three phone calls may have been legitimate.
But, I would not want, but how can I tell for sure.
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That’s so terrible, Micheline. Good luck getting the help you need. All the best. W.
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Thank you Wesley, Fortunately, I am getting the help I need. This has slowed me down a little, but I will continue what I consider as my work.
Warm regards,
Micheline
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Oh no! What a horrid thing. I’m so sorry.
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I thank you for expressing indignation. I have now returned to my work: writing blogs and, I hope, providing others with a friend.
It will be a busy weekend. I have to read a mountain of comments.
I thank you most sincerely,
Micheline
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Well, best of luck.
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I believe all is well. Thank you and best regards, Micheline
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I am so sorry, Micheline, that you have been through this aggravating situation.
I too have had calls from such individuals claiming to work for Microsoft. I have given them a moment and then gently placed the receiver down without saying good-bye. They have not called back recently. Hopefully, they will not. However, if they do I will be even more greatly armed with the knowledge that they wish me harm…
Thank you for this post, and, once again, I am so sorry that you have had this experience…
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I thank you Carolyn and I thank all my WordPress colleagues. I just wrote to a WordPress colleague that you have become my community. I also received advice. Yet I know that all of you are very busy persons.
No, I am now safe and it could be that one of the persons who phoned was honest, but not the other two.
I thank you once again and send very kind regards,
Micheline
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Dear Micheline,
Unfortunately, there are bad people out there. I just purchased CompTIA A+ by Michael Meyers (8th edition). A MicroCenter technician highly recommended this to me, and on Amazon it has only 5 star ratings. I also asked him how to stay up-to-date on anti-virus information, and he recommended bleepingcomputer.com. Good luck.
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Ephesus,
I thank you writing. That is very kind of you. Yes there are persons who will do anything to make a little or a lot of money.
But it is also very important to know that there are good persons, persons such as my WordPress colleagues who have expressed compassion.
My WordPress colleagues have become my community.
I thank you for writing to me. It’s a very kind gesture.
Micheline
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Dear Micheline,
It is very shocking. I hope this doesn’t tire you too much, I’m glad you’ve found help. Keep that little flame of passion for your articles alive!
Avec toute mon amitié, chaleureusement,
Lou
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Mille fois merci.
Je me suis sentie très fatiguée, mais je me remets de cette intrusion. J’ai fait ce qu’il fallait et me voilà de nouveau au travail.
WordPress has become a comforting community. That is a blessing I never expected. Avec mon amitié, Micheline
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Thank you and best regards.
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