Windows 10: I have been Infected with Support Scam

Discus and support I have been Infected with Support Scam in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a virus on my computer it only comes on when I try to read a story on a national web site. it comes on in red using up the hole monitor it... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by GeraldCohn1, Aug 5, 2019.

  1. GERALDCOHN1
    GeraldCohn1 Win User

    I have been Infected with Support Scam


    I have a virus on my computer it only comes on when I try to read a story on a national web site.

    it comes on in red using up the hole monitor it says Microsoft teck support 1 800892 4357.

    I went on line it said it was a virus. can I get rid of it ?


    [Original Title: virus]

    :)
     
    GeraldCohn1, Aug 5, 2019
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Aug 5, 2019
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Scam?

    No, that's not a Microsoft phone number.

    All these kind of pop-ups/alerts are fake warnings - scams. Never ever call these numbers.

    Please read:

    In case you keep on getting these fake alerts:

    Follow the steps provided here: Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up (Call For Support Scam)

    You might want to report this to Microsoft (but you don't have to):
    http://support.microsoft.com/reportascam

    and you might want to watch:

    Fake Tech Support Scams – video from the MS Digital Crimes Unit

     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 5, 2019
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    I have been Infected with Support Scam

    Possible virus or scam

    As already mentioned:

    All these kind of pop-ups/alerts are fake warnings - scams. Never ever call these numbers.

    Please read:
    Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams

    Normally you just close your browser:
    https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2014/11/psa-tech-support-scams-pop-ups-on-the-rise/

    How to Open Windows Task Manager

    You might want to run a quick scan with your Anti-Virus program.

    In case you keep on getting these fake alerts:

    Follow the steps provided here: Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up (Call For Support Scam)

    Suggestion to read:


    You might want to report this to Microsoft (but you don't have to):
    http://support.microsoft.com/reportascam

    and you might want to watch:

    Fake Tech Support Scams – video from the MS Digital Crimes Unit

     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 5, 2019
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