Windows 10: FB click lock computer contact Microsoft scam

Discus and support FB click lock computer contact Microsoft scam in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Sister clicked post on FB warning Pop up says 'FB acct locked Contact Microsoft Mentions windows defender' then pop up FB acct locked Ignore or she... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Phyllis Butler1, Feb 26, 2025.

  1. PHYLLIS BUTLER1
    Phyllis Butler1 Win User

    FB click lock computer contact Microsoft scam


    Sister clicked post on FB warning Pop up says 'FB acct locked Contact Microsoft Mentions windows defender' then pop up FB acct locked Ignore or she clicked ignore now Lenova Chrome locked . Warning pops up Lenova does not have delete key Plz help.

    :)
     
    Phyllis Butler1, Feb 26, 2025
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  2. ṢMEED
    Ṣmeed Win User

    A popup scam locked up my laptop computer.

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    That's a fake so-called Tech Support scam alert/warning which you are seeing in your browser.

    "Remember that real error messages from Microsoft, or other big tech companies, never include phone numbers for you to call them.

    If your screen suddenly fills with scary pop-ups you should immediately close your browser (try pressing ALT+F4 if you can't do it with your mouse). If you can’t close your browser try restarting your computer."

    Other methods to get out of such fake Tech Support scam browser warnings are listed here:: Thread "Blocked computer" page 1: _AW_'s reply on January 21, 2023

    Suggest reading:

    To prevent even seeing such fake alerts, use a good content/ad-blocker such as free uBlock Origin.
     
    Ṣmeed, Feb 26, 2025
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  3. SHARIEF K
    Sharief K Win User
    Possible scam?

    Hi Thomas,

    I can understand the situation you are going through. To help you further, we need the following information.

    • Which Microsoft website have you visited?
    • What is the phone number that you have contacted?
    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    I suggest you to refer to the links for more information on possible scams.

    Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

    Microsoft security help and learning

    HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam

    http://blogs.microsoft.com/cybertrust/2014/09/18/how-to-report-the-microsoft-phone-scam/

    @ bhringer, thank you for bringing this to our notice.

    Please get back to us with the above information.
     
    Sharief K, Feb 26, 2025
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  4. QUIETMAN7 - WIMVP
    quietman7 - WIMVP Win User

    FB click lock computer contact Microsoft scam

    Scam calls

    Microsoft has been warning folks about Tech Support Scams for some time.

    .

    These are a few examples of fake tech support scams.

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    For more information about how these scams work and resources to protect yourself from scams, please read
    Beware of Phony Emails, Phone Calls & Tech Support Scams.

    Reporting Phone Fraud and Tech Support Scams:

     
    quietman7 - WIMVP, Feb 26, 2025
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