, 6 tweets, 1 min read
My Authors
Read all threads
Hey, just as a kind of random reminder: if you get a phone call from someone telling you they're some kind of computer security and that your IP address has been detected doing something or something's being done to it, it's probably a scam.
Neither Microsoft nor McAfee nor the FBI is going to cold call you to tell you that something is going on with your computer and walk you through downloading a program that will fix/stop it.
And if it's something that sounds super urgent, like if you don't act now you could lose everything or face criminal charges... well, that feeling is exactly what they're relying on to get you to go along with their instructions.
I have family members who have been taken at least partly in by this, despite warnings. "Yeah, I know what you said, but this was MICROSOFT."

On top of all the other reasons this wouldn't happen, computer companies actually don't want more responsibility for what happens to or on your system once it's in your hands. They just don't.
This is like concierge level computer security services. You're not going to have them without knowing about them.
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh.

Enjoying this thread?

Keep Current with Alexandra Erin

Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

Twitter may remove this content at anytime, convert it as a PDF, save and print for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video

1) Follow Thread Reader App on Twitter so you can easily mention us!

2) Go to a Twitter thread (series of Tweets by the same owner) and mention us with a keyword "unroll" @threadreaderapp unroll

You can practice here first or read more on our help page!

Follow Us on Twitter!

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just three indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!