Download Skype safely
From time to time, we release free updates to our software that both provide you with new features, as well as updates and fixes to existing functionality. There are three places you can look for updates: the Skype website, found… Read more
Remember, it's free to download Skype for your computer
A small number of websites claim to offer Skype downloads for a fee. Skype is free to download for your computer, and you should be suspicious of any website which requests money in exchange for a Skype download. You can… Read more
Skype Lottery Scam Alert
It appears that someone is attempting to perpetrate a form of the ‘Nigerian’ or ‘Foreign Lottery’ scam using the Skype brand, promising to pay significant prize winnings in a contest. If you have received an email that appears to be… Read more
[RESOLVED] Phishing emails
It appears some of our users have been subject to phishing emails – if you have received an email that appears to be from Skype, please DO NOT enter your username and password as the result of this email. Also,… Read more
Tuna phish
Yep, I got one too: An officious e-mail that starts off by saying, "We regret to inform you that your online profile was not successfully updated and your Skype account has been temporarily suspended…," blah, blah, blah. Of course, the… Read more
Another variation of prank calls
We get all sorts of pranksters/"hackers" on Skype. Some of them less serious, some more so. Here's another variation. x says: people calling, saying it is a Skype admin test call and please leave your PC on and alone for… Read more
