Windows 10: virus scam

Discus and support virus scam in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I has a pop up today that said I had a virus, from windows. I pd $450 to NH web services llc to have it fixed. Is this a scam? If so what do I do now... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Connie Chamberlain, Oct 9, 2022.

  1. CONNIE CHAMBERLAIN
    Connie Chamberlain Win User

    virus scam


    I has a pop up today that said I had a virus, from windows. I pd $450 to NH web services llc to have it fixed. Is this a scam? If so what do I do now

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    Connie Chamberlain, Oct 9, 2022
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    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/

    8 Ways to Open Windows Task Manager - wikiHow

    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, Oct 9, 2022
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Virus Scam 0x80072ee7

    To prevent such fake and unwanted pop ups/warnings/alerts , please do get a good blocker extension for your browser.

    Personally I use and recommend
    uBlock Origin    .


    Suggestion to take the time and read everything here:

    Beware of Phony Emails &Tech Support Scams which

    • explains various methods how to get out of those fake alerts (for example
      Close Browser Application With Task Manager      ). Make sure to not restore your browser session.
    • includes Resources to protect your browser, privacy & help prevent browser pop-up ads and scams
    and much more.

    When in doubt: run some scans, get rid of fishy browser extensions and installed programs, reset browser etc.

    Also see:

     
    Jsssssssss, Oct 9, 2022
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    virus scam

    Jsssssssss, Oct 9, 2022
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