Windows 10: Virus Alert from Microsoft

Discus and support Virus Alert from Microsoft in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, my mom was trying to access Facebook on our family Dell laptop on chrome. Suddenly, the laptop began to ring an alarm and began to say "Important... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Via Kumar, Jul 31, 2020.

  1. Via Kumar Win User

    Virus Alert from Microsoft


    Hi, my mom was trying to access Facebook on our family Dell laptop on chrome. Suddenly, the laptop began to ring an alarm and began to say "Important security message. Your computer has been locked up. Your ips address was used without your knowledge or consent to visit websites that contains identity theft virus. To unlock your computer, please call support immediately. Please do not attempt to shut down or restart your computer. Doing that may lead to data loss and identity theft. The computer lock is aimed to stop illegal activity. Please call our support immediately." There are a few pop ups, including an orange one that says "Microsoft protected your PC. Windows Smartscreen prevented an unrecognizable app from starting. Running this app mighr put our PC at risk. For technical support, call on +1-888-530-4416." I continued to call technical support. She walked me through the steps of opening Internet Explorer. We ran into the issue that the latop had no connection to the proxy server. She offered to lend me over to a network technician for $199.99. Is this legit? I'm having a hard time verifying the number as well. I honestly have no idea what's going on. Thank you for your time.

    :)
     
    Via Kumar, Jul 31, 2020
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  2. Carlo Fer Win User

    Virus alert from microsoft edge

    Hello jodemo,

    The alert you received about virus is a common scam. We suggest that you close Microsoft Edge immediately. Make sure not to restore the sessions when you reopen Microsoft Edge.

    In addition, we highly recommend you to follow the steps provided by Bruce Hagen MVP on this
    thread link.

    Hope this information helps you. Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.
     
    Carlo Fer, Jul 31, 2020
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  3. TomBarat Win User
    Virus Alert from Microsoft

    Please help me: I have got a virus alert from Microsoft. (Microsoft Support)

    The alert: "This computer BLOCKED" Do not close this window and restart your computer. Your computer's registration key is Blocked"

    Please help me what should I do?
     
    TomBarat, Jul 31, 2020
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  4. Elizrosso Win User

    Virus Alert from Microsoft

    Virus alert from Microsoft

    my computer is frozen I am getting a virus alert from Microsoft it said my computer is blocked to call support I don't know if this is a scam
     
    Elizrosso, Jul 31, 2020
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