Computer Help and Support

CanSocDem

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9. Good news AND bad news.

Sat Oct 28, 2017, 06:18 PM

Oct 2017

They offered several programs 1 year-3 year-5year-lifetime. The "lifetime appeared to be the best deal. They allowed me to pay in installments- Which I have not yet done. That's the good news; the bad news is that they have my banking info.

I had a good friend who sold, fixed and serviced all of my computers from Day1. He died last summer and I haven't found anybody to replace him. I do, however, really appreciate all the information each of you has offered and I'll read all the links you provided.

Not only do they have my bank page, they also have my debit card number which they tried to run through visa. That they hadn't heard about INTERAC was an early clue. Anyway is that card compromised?

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Have I been tricked....??? [View all] CanSocDem Oct 2017 OP

YES, YES, YES janterry Oct 2017 #1

Yes, I think so unfortunately. Read this story which gives an example of such a scam... PoliticAverse Oct 2017 #2

"he talked me into an anti-virus program for $799.99" left-of-center2012 Oct 2017 #3

Do Not Send That Payment!!! Frustratedlady Oct 2017 #4

Follow Frustratedlady's advice and if it ever happens again, locking your screen, etc., just DonViejo Oct 2017 #5

What the ever loving .... Egnever Nov 2017 #21

No, that was after buying a DELL desktop. He definitely didn't overcharge me. Frustratedlady Nov 2017 #22

Ok but still Egnever Nov 2017 #23

The same thing happened to me solara Oct 2017 #6

"I don't know how they can disrupt someones computer like that." earthshine Oct 2017 #14

Thank you! solara Oct 2017 #16

I am sorry this happened. pangaia Oct 2017 #7

Some sites send that message - packman Oct 2017 #8

Good news AND bad news. CanSocDem Oct 2017 #9

call your bank/card company right now and stop payments!!! janterry Oct 2017 #10

My bank is closed on Saturdays. CanSocDem Oct 2017 #12

On the back of your card janterry Oct 2017 #13

yes, on the back of bank card is 800 number-OP has to call immediately. cancel that card. Sunlei Oct 2017 #19

Do you have a atm card? Phentex Oct 2017 #17

SCAM!!!!!!! Chasstev365 Oct 2017 #11

He freed up my computer ... earthshine Oct 2017 #15

yeah, you've been tricked into letting someone have remote access to your computer. Sunlei Oct 2017 #18

and put a freeze on your credit Phentex Oct 2017 #20

All's well. CanSocDem Nov 2017 #24

glad we could help! nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #25