Fake Microsoft support scams spread through online ads in organised fraud network
SCAM ALERTMicrosoftredteam/daily · 1 source
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What happened
An organised fraud operation uses paid search and display advertisements to direct users to counterfeit Microsoft support pages. The pages are hosted on Microsoft Azure and route victims to centrally managed telephone numbers. Researchers link one backend serving the kit to Mandarin-speaking developers and registration details referencing Hubei, China, but describe these as operational connections rather than definitive attribution.
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What to do
- Avoid calling telephone numbers shown on unexpected Microsoft support pages or search adverts.
- Contact Microsoft support only through official channels you have located yourself.
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