IP compromised by several countries… – Microsoft Community
I have received several phone calls on landline, the caller ID was my own phone number. Was curious so I answered it. The robo voice said it was microsoft, that my windows license key was going to be deactivated
because my IP address had been compromised from several different countries and they needed to set up a new IP address for me. I was advised to press “1” and was transferred to a person however each time I’d get a dial tone.
That’s a scam. Hang up the phone if you inadvertently answer them and do not interact with them.
Don’t push any buttons – do not call any phone numbers they ask you to call. All they want is your credit card number.
Suggest you review the following:
Beware of
Phony Tech Support Scams
Regards…
MVP Consumer Security 2014-2016Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
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That reminds me of a call I got from someone named Chicken Little. According to him, the sky was falling. I believe that like you should believe what you were told.
It’s a scam like any other scam call about vacations, credit cards, IRS audits, etc. etc. You can’t stop them so just hang up.
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How to tell if IP address has been compromised? – Microsoft Community
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well done for spotting it, this is an all too common tech support scam.
apart from being familiar with this scam there are a number of giveaways.
Microsoft will not call you unless you have previously arranged it (call back etc) neither will any other legitimate tech company.
IP addresses are assigned by your isp not microsoft, IF your ip address were compromised AND IF it were causing a problem, your ISP would simply change it, which they do regularly anyway, unless you are paying for a fixed IP address.
you can’t change your public IP address it is assigned by your ISP.
anybody that spoofs the phone number so that it looks like you are calling yourself is trying to scam you.
the spam emails are likely a coincidence but as there is so much spam around it would be easy for a scammer to assume you are getting some.
for More info
also have a look at Bill Smither response here
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BBB Scam Alert: IP address scam uses scare tactics
Scammers have been duping consumers with a tech support scam that claims your IP address has been compromised. BBB is seeing an increasing number of these cons reported to There are two versions of this scam you should be ready to spot.
How the Scam Works
In one version of the scam, a pop-up suddenly appears on your computer screen with an ominous warning from a well-known tech support company. The pop-up will ask you to call a number to resolve the issue. When you call, a “technician” will tell you your IP address is being used by shady individuals. In some reports, scammers claim child pornography websites are using your IP address, and you could be held responsible for their actions. In a second version of the scam, you simply receive a call out of the blue from someone making similar claims.
In both cases, scammers say they work for a reputable company and can fix the problem, but you’ll need to pay a fee and give them remote access to your computer first. Of course, the claims are false! If you believe them, scammers will make off with your money and gain access to any personal information stored on your computer.
How to Protect Yourself from Computer Scams
Never open attachments or links in emails from unknown senders. These can generate the fake warning pop-ups that prompt you to make a call to scammers. If you do get a suspicious pop-up alert, don’t click on anything and restart your computer.
Be wary of unsolicited calls. A common scam tactic is to make cold calls. Scammers then try to scare you into giving them access to your machine. Don’t fold under pressure, simply hang up the phone and block the number.
Never give strangers remote access to your computer. You should only allow remote access to technicians of trustworthy companies that you contacted through a legitimate customer service number or chat.
For More Information
For more information on computer tech support scams, check out, as well as these videos and tips from the Federal Trade Commission
If you’ve been the victim of a tech support scam, report it on the BBB Scam Tracker. By reporting your experience, you can help others avoid falling for the same scam.
Frequently Asked Questions about your ip address has been compromised from several countries
Does Microsoft call you if your IP address is compromised?
apart from being familiar with this scam there are a number of giveaways. Microsoft will not call you unless you have previously arranged it (call back etc) neither will any other legitimate tech company.Jan 21, 2020
Why do I keep getting calls about my IP address?
In one version of the scam, a pop-up suddenly appears on your computer screen with an ominous warning from a well-known tech support company. The pop-up will ask you to call a number to resolve the issue. When you call, a “technician” will tell you your IP address is being used by shady individuals.Apr 15, 2021
Can someone get my IP from a phone call?
There is no connection between your IP address and the phone number, which means there is no way you could use someone’s phone number to trace their IP address.Jun 21, 2021