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Malware Phishing Scam Alert From Skype Phone Number (661) 748 0240

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What is phone number (661) 748 0240?

Phone number 6617480240 is a default phone number for Skype users similar to 6617480241.

(661) 748 0240 appears on outbound calls for Skype users who have not set up their Skype caller ID yet and is also utilized by cyber criminals to promote malware and iniatate other scams.

661-748-0240 scam

What is Skype?

Skype is a popular software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet.

Phishing Attempts from (661) 748 – 0240

Many phishing attempts have been made by criminals utilizing social engineering from the phone number (661) 748 0240 in attempt to gain trust and/or persuade unsuspecting victims to start a remote connection to the individuals computer system or other form of criminal behavior including extortion.

Phishing Phone Calls

  • Criminals will often call unsuspecting victims falsely claiming to be from Microsoft or the computer users internet service provider, etc. (check comments)
  • Criminals are noted to use personal information in phone calls.
  • In rare cases existing malware has infecting the computer system, including spyware and Trojans. Data collected by existing spyware and/or Trojans may be used in phone calls, and is often the first sign of an infection. Data may include phone numbers, credit card numbers, social security numbers, identification numbers, financial information, and more. 

What to do if 6617480240 calls you

Unless you are experienced with using Skype, if you receive an anonymous phone call from the phone number (661) 748 0240 ignore it. There may also be additional options made available by your service provider as to block or restrict the telephone number.

If you suspect your computer is infected with malware, it is strongly recommended to eradicate malicious files using reputable software.

— View malware removal software

FBI Links:
— E-Scams | Internet Fraud
— FBI Cyber Crime Webpage

Please document your experience with phone number 6617480240 in the comments below.

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  • I just recieved a call on my cell at 1:35 am. It said this number was from “Palmdale Area”. It was a creepy chick, she sounded drunk or mentally ill, she knew stuff about me, complimented me on my artistic talent, said she was watching through my window etc. No joke.

  • I just got a call & this guy asked for my husband. I told him he wasn’t available & would he like to leave a message. The guy said he was calling about a problem with my husband’s computer. I said you sure? My husband doesn’t have a computer. (Our laptop is registered to me). He mumbled something and hung up. He had an accent but it also sounded like he was covering his mouth. The caller ID said skype user. Thanks for posting this info. I will keep being careful.

  • Be, I just go a call from this guy who says that my computer is having problems that my “windows “sent his company a report, and he wanted to help me to fix the problem. He says ” go to your computer and I help you to see the problem”, the guy was very pushy and I told him that “I did not have windows program” and he says it does not matter. I told him that I did not have experience but, I wanted to be sure that he was from a trustful source. The, guy with an Indian accent kept insisting on helping me. So, I hung up and I pick up the phone to make a phone call and the guy was still there so, I hung up again. But, the guy called again and left a message, “Mom, mom” are you there mom. PLEASE BE CAREFUL THIS IS A SCAM. BLOCK THAT NUMBER 661-748-0240

  • My mother received a call from this number yesterday. The man claimed to be from our sattelite tv provider and was offering a 50% off promotion. He knew my mother’s name, we are of Indian descent, and began talking in Hindi. Claimed to be from Texas but most likely the calls are coming from India. My mom became suspicious and ended the call.

  • Just got a call from this number – the lady knew my name! When she asked was it me I said yes and she immediately hung up. Should I be concerned?

  • Received two calls today to my cell phone, caller ID showed up as “Palmdale Area”. Said hello and it was silent. After the second call, I googled the number. Thanks for posting this information.

  • My family lost our dog and posted an ad on craigslist in hopes of finding her. My mom got a call on her cell from this number, and the man said he had our dog and he wanted to meet her to give her back. When my mom started getting suspicious, he told her he killed the dog and hung up. (The dog had been returned an hour earlier so thankfully my mom was spared the emotional trauma.) I’ve heard that this Skype number was harassing people all over the country, and I tried to report it to Skype but they don’t make it easy to contact them!

  • I received a call this morning from this number. The caller identified himself as a “Microsoft Windows Service Center” technician. I had apparently paid for a service a few years back, and they were calling me to inform me that I was due a refund because of a satellite failure. They were going to send me a refund but NEEDED TO DO IT THROUGH WESTERN UNION. (red flag). i had to set up an account with Western Union which requires confirmed identification like driver’s license number, etc. Also they needed a credit/debit card to send the refund to….The process timed out and so the “refund” was not completed. They said they will call me back tomorrow to complete the process. In the meantime I have cancelled my credit/debit card because I did stupidly add the number to the Western Union set up page….SO BEWARE – THESE GUYS CAN BE VERY TRICKY!!

  • I went on Google Thursday, 4/11/13 in search of Microsoft Security Essentials Service tech support. The Number listed was 1-888-666-6459 which I called and they said could they have permission to go into my computer, I said yes thinking they were Microsoft support. I was asking for help because my Security Support because I was showing red and unprotected. The spent time on my computer Thursday and Friday, and did fix the problem, but I wasn’t feeling right because they said the Billing Dept. wanted to talk to me and they said they couldn’t get through to me. I said, just transfer me to the dept., and a lady (American) started to asked me how I liked the service, and I said I thought I was talking to billing, and she said don’t call other number but to call 1-888-384-4824. When I asked what the name of the company was because I thought I was talking to Microsoft, she started to say something, but we got disconnected, and I sure it was on purpose. The Skype user # was 661-748-0240. I think got were realizing that I thought it was a scam, and never charged me. But my concern now is, did they install something on my computer that might harm it? (I’m 78, and not savy on all things computer, but I did think by getting the # off Google in the first place that I was doing the right thing.) Of course the 888 # is no longer there, but I do have the Skype user # still.) HELP!

    • if you have a antivirus software run a deep scan. if not you can download Microsoft security essentials for free using Microsoft.com . things to look for is slow computer, slow internet or slower thing normally would be. my rule of thumb is if you think you have a virus then you more then likely have one. i been fixing computer for 8 years in tx.

  • I received a call from 661-748-0240 at 3:15 AM this morning. I was still up and when I saw the # on caller ID, it said, SKYPE user. I quickly racked my brain for any SKYPE user I know, and I didn’t. So thinking it might be a family emergency, I answered it. All I heard was someone making silly sounds with there own voice… then they hung up. So if they couldn’t infect me by doing that, I am fine! I was curious enough to Google the # today and got this site. Never heard of this.. But I am very cautious about not givng out information to those I do not know. Thanks for the info, and I will pass it on to my “old lady friends”. Knowledge is power!

    • Just received a call from this number as well. I couldn’t hear him well and asked him to repeat what he was saying. He told me I had malware and needed to connect to his server to get rid of it. So I decided to have some fun with him. I finally asked him why he thinks I would be stupid enough to let some scammer into my computer. He got all defensive asking how I could possibly think he was a scammer. I finally told him that I’d had enough fun and hung up.

  • Called our company 20 minutes ago , told me he had to speak to the owner regarding our ATT bill , i couldnt understand him reall so i hung up , hasnt called back yet

  • Since I recognize the number I leave the caller on hold for a long time. Of course he calls back, over and over. I let most of those calls just ring out. Then I picked one up and left him on hold again, picked it up and hung up on him. He had attitude after his first time on hold. He ended up asking ME for my name, so I told him my name was Fred (I’m a woman). He then called me a “bit*H”. I’m a receptionist and I’m very tired of these scammers.

  • received a call from this number and 1900142 on my cell phone. A man stated that he was a third party company working for Microsoft. He insisted that my computer was sending error messages to Microsoft. He wanted to fix the problem remotely with me by connecting to my computer. Not a chance.

  • Received a call from this number saying there has been a charge to our credit card but they did not give an amount – The call came from, I think, India.

  • Called me at 1am asking if I was a male prostitute for their homosexual needs… They got my number from an online classified ad. The ad was NOT for prostitution… It was gross, disturbing, woke me up, but also quite comical due to the blatantcy of the prank call. Dumb kids… They should be stopped and legally pursued by loc police with so many complaints on the number.

  • This number has been calling us for weeks. We do not answer our phone unless the caller speaks on the answering machine to avoid sales calls but I see it on our caller ID. Now I know it could be from anywhere. Wish they’d give up though. They’re wasting their time with us.
    Bill in Cleveland

  • I just received a call from this number from a woman with a foreign accent claiming to be verifying information for my health insurance provider. I finally hung up on her after repeatedly trying to get more information from her about who she was & her company. She called back 2 more times, but I did not answer.

  • I recieved a call from this number, answered it and they just hung up. just did a google search. if they call again i will not pick up. thanks for info. Everyone stay safe.

  • I got a call earlier today, the guy wanted my husbands alternate phone number being he wasn’t home and when I told him no he laughed at me and asked why.. He finally told me he needed to get in touch with him over some grant money he was going to receive. I told him to never call back again and he laughed at me again!!! Very creepy.

  • i GOT A CALL FROM THIS NUMBER AT 11:42 PM – I SHOULDN’T HAVE ANSWERED IT, BUT I WAS WORRIED SOMEONE I KNEW HAD BEEN HURT OR SOMETHING BECAUSE I DON’T USUALLY GET CALLS THIS LATE AT NIGHT.

    IT WAS SOME GUY WITH A THICK ASIAN OR HISPANIC ACCENT PLAYING DISGUSTING GAMES. I’M LIKE WHO IS THIS…CAN I HELP YOU…HELLO, WHO IS THIS…AND I COULDN’T UNDERSTAND HIM; UNTIL HE SAID. “HOW CAN YOU HELP ME. DO YOU GIVE BLOW JOBS” THEN ASKED HOW GOOD I WAS AT GIVING BLOW JOBS. I GOT ILL AND HUNG UP. STILL DON’T KNOW WHO WAS ON THE OTHER END OF THE LINE.

  • Received a call from “Brad” from 661-748-0240 3/19/2013. Told me I had malware on my computer. Was very pushy about me logging onto the internet. I started to ask to speak to his supervisor and of course that was him. I asked for phone number,address and company name and then told him that he was trying to scam me and not to call back.

  • Scammers. Got a call and wanted to link to our computer to fix Microsoft errors. When I kept pushing for answers from him he hung up. Very heavy foreign accent.

  • I found this number on my boyfriends phone bill…they talked for 38 minutes. Glad to know it wasn’t another woman but, hope he didn’t fall for their crap!!!

    • My boyfriend’s skype number sometimes comes up as this when he calls me from overseas. Its a general number and I believe its from when someone doesn’t set up their skype I’d. So it is very possible your boyfriend is talking to someone he knows and they just are being anonymous.

  • I got a call at 4:31am from this number so I of cours didn’t answer and at 4:32 am I received a text from 75973 sayint “Just got a Skype idk what I’m doing thought! Lol”. Not sure if they are related, but seeing as though it’s been said the call is in reference to Skype I thought it was relevant.

  • Got 5 calls just before midnight, continuing until I unplugged the phone. Prank calls to wake us all up.

    (661) 748-0240 karlfsteinborn Yesterday 11:54 PM
    (661) 748-0240 karlfsteinborn Yesterday 11:53 PM
    (661) 748-0240 karlfsteinborn Yesterday 11:53 PM
    (661) 748-0240 karlfsteinborn Yesterday 11:52 PM
    (661) 748-0240 karlfsteinborn Yesterday 11:51 PM

  • Just received a call from that number. The gentleman had a very heavy accent that was hard to understand so I asked him to repeat where he was calling from. His answer was Bank of America. When I questioned him further, he hung up

  • Called, trying to tell us we had a problem with hard drive files relating to microsoft and windows and that we needed to download some file to fix it.. my boyfriend totally messed with them (hes a computer programmer) and they got spooked and hung up. Creepily enough they knew our address..

  • I got a call from this number to my cel on 2-27-13. They claim to be “Premiere Concepts.” Two callers with thick Indian accents claimed to represent Holiday Inn, Toshiba, Marriot and offered a cruise in the Bahamas. They asked me to stop by to meet them at the Holiday Inn Georgetown at 10 am or 3 PM to pick up one of the three prizes.

    The whole thing came off as really shady. They also claimed I’d filled out some offer in October or November, and asked me to bring my wife along when I went in to claim the “prize.”
    EVERYTHING about this sounded like a scam, and I thought that it was one of those time share scams. But looking online for Premiere Concepts, there seems to be a consistent “Scam alert” and the number 661-748-0240 has a bad reputation…
    .

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