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  1. KATHY PFALZ
    Kathy Pfalz Win User

    See screenshot of message on my pc. Is this real or a scam? I need to get info off this...


    See screenshot of message on my pc. Is this valid or a scam? I need to access info on this computer TODAY. Please help!

    :)
     
    Kathy Pfalz, Jul 13, 2023
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  2. DENISFREDRICK
    DenisFredrick Win User

    Upgrade - Real or Scam

    This morning I got the following message when I started up: Based on your update settings, this PC is entitled to an upgrade.

    1. Is this real or a scam?

    2. Where did this come from?

    3. If this is a long running scam, why did Microsoft security and/or my firewall not block it?
     
    DenisFredrick, Jul 13, 2023
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  3. ṢMEED
    Ṣmeed Win User
    Is this a scam?

    Yes, 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.

    "

    Suggest reading:

    Also see the other possibilities listed in this reply: Thread "Blocked computer" page 1: _AW_'s reply on January 21, 2023

    To prevent even seeing such fake alerts, use a good content/ad-blocker such as free uBlock Origin.
     
    Ṣmeed, Jul 13, 2023
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    See screenshot of message on my pc. Is this real or a scam? I need to get info off this...

    Jsssssssss, Jul 13, 2023
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