We also received a pop up message on our computer saying to contact Microsoft on that number. It stated that a harmful virus was on our computer and our private details are being hacked and we weren't to restart or turn off the computer - too bad..we did..and nothing happened. SCAMMERS!!!!

Similar story to previous - wanted to access my computer to fix problem - told him where to go

Caller: Super secure web

Got a pop up message and asked to call this number so I did I should have went with my gut and not bothered but being a new computer I didn't want to take the chance and now my computer is completely useless and I cant even restore the factory settings my kids are heartbroken they cant use their computer now to play games and I'm being given the run around by a heap of people I believe are Indian nationality and even better it's from Indian and they dont have a abn number and think a Australian business number is a phone number now I'm stuck trying to restore my computer to original settings and cant do anything with it at all

Caller: Number provided in browser popup

Got a virus alert popup on my Macbook pro after clicking on a Facebook "suggested post" in my newsfeed. It appeared to be an Apple Safari alert (even though I was using Google Chrome) suggesting my system had been infected with a virus with traces of Spyware and that I should ring this Apple Support number for help in virus removal immediately. It was asking for permission to download a file. Cancelling that permission request put it into a loop until all resources were tied up. A force shut down of Google Chrome was required, followed by cleaning out the Chrome cache for the last 24 hours, then a system reboot. All was good after that. It is a Phishing scam with a little bite to it.

Caller: Leaton

Said purchase i had made with credit card was being hacked. Gave me another number 1800 861 591... Rang bank nothing had come out..

Had a problem with Microsoft Edge (Facebook). scan started to run...Window opened says File Missing ..Provide Name and password and will fix.. ring 1800 952 172 .
HOW KIND OF THEM !!!! BLOODY SCAM. and a dangerous one that.


John C

Number actually 1800 952 172

My dad got a pop up message, clicked on it and his screen filled with scrolling data and virus alert. Microsoft Tech number 1800 952 172 provided and dad called. I overheard conversation and dad was asked to provide details. I asked the "Microsoft Tech" to hold and checked number. He was gone by the time I saw this page and alerted dad. Restarted PC, all good.

A message lock the computer said to call microsoft on that number or lose everything, they asked for 300 dollars to fix things i refused and went to a local it shop, fixed in 10 minutes.

absolute spam do not react to this msg just continue using computer. they want you to change security and pay them for bogus Microsoft security.

Received a popup - with voice message from a legitimate looking "suggested Post" on facebook - warning of immediate Virus threat to call - I ran the number 1800 952 172 and the womans wanted to be given remote access to my laptop to see what the problem is - i was not sure this sounded right and declined, she quickly hung up. It did seem to affect by browser. Sounds Badde News these people !

Caller: Nobody

They also have a page to report such numbers...
http://symbionetworks.com/contact/report-a-number

What did you do?

Was working on the computer when message came on the screen saying that i had to call the number and that i was being hacked with all personal details being taken. Warned me not to turn computer off (which i did) It actually froze my computer and keyboard.

Caller: Scammer

Anyone who is receiving calls from this number should know that the VoIP provider is www.symbionetworks.com and you can check for a numbers VoIP provider here https://www.thenumberingsystem.com.au/#/number-register/search . I suggest we all call Symbio Networks each time we get a scam call from one of their VoIP customers and then maybe Symbio Networks will do something. Symbio Networks number is 1300 789 653. You must realize that Symbio Networks gets paid by the scammers that use their service and this is the reason Symbio Networks appear to be providing a safe haven to scammers.

Got a phone call saying something sinister was going on with my computer. Similar experience with other comments.

Got a pop up message on my computer telling me to call this number for Microsoft support as there was a trojan trying to access my PC. Bogus.

Was asked to contact this number by system support alert and reached Indian/Packastanian sounding voice claiming to work for Microsoft who claimed to be in New York bot the voices in the background were all accented similarly gave me another number 1800 861 591 claiming it was microsoft australia number. Rang number and no talking but lots of similar background noises.