How can you recognize Microsoft Support Call — fake technician installs AnyDesk?

TLDR

Caller with an Indian accent poses as a 'Microsoft employee' and claims the computer is infected with a severe virus. They demand the installation of AnyDesk or TeamViewer, then lock the computer and demand payment in Amazon vouchers or by...

How it works

Red flags

Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.

What to do

1Indicators: 1) Microsoft NEVER calls unprompted; 2) A remote access tool is demanded; 3) Payment in vouchers or Bitcoin; 4) Screen suddenly goes black.
2IF SCAMMED: Change online banking passwords, block account, file a report with LKA Cybercrime, request SCHUFA self disclosure.

Source

BSI

Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team

https://www.bsi.bund.de/DE/Themen/Verbraucherinnen-und-Verbraucher/Cyber-Sicherheitslage/Methoden-der-Cyber-Kriminalitaet/Spam-Phishing-Co/Falsche-Mitarbeiter-Microsoft/false_mitarbeiter_microsoft_node.html

FAQ

Is Microsoft Support Call — fake technician installs AnyDesk a real scam pattern?

Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.

What are the first warning signs?

Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.

What should I do first?

Indicators: 1) Microsoft NEVER calls unprompted; 2) A remote access tool is demanded; 3) Payment in vouchers or Bitcoin; 4) Screen suddenly goes black.; IF SCAMMED: Change online banking passwords, block account, file a report with LKA Cybercrime, request SCHUFA self disclosure.

Can LegalAudit check my case?

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