Oct 31, 2022 · The following message showed up on my screen: "Access to your computer has been blocked for security reasons and said to call this number: "Contact Windows Support 888-912-5691 (Security Helpline)" [snip] Sorry for horrible profanity but, if this person is a Microsoft agent, as he claimed to be, this is unacceptable.

Aug 1, 2016 · What you’re describing is most likely just a generic Tech Support Scam page. These malicious webpages don’t actually download any file-based malware – they just lock up your browser with an onboard script that reloads the fake alert dialog every time you click on the OK button in order to close it.

Dec 29, 2022 · I contacted Microsoft support regarding my windows activation. I don’t even know if I went to the correct website but his number +1(425)635-2970 called me seconds later from Bellevue, WA saying that are the Microsoft support team with a heavy Indian accent to the the point where I can barely decipher what they’re saying.

May 4, 2024 · While using my computer a screen notification from Microsoft window security center came up. It’s not a threat had been detected on my IP address and my computer was blocked and locked. It told me not to turn off my computer or attempt to restart it, but instead call 1-855-999-0177.

Nov 27, 2017 · I was on my computer this afternoon reading through new feeds when a **Microsoft Warning Alert** screen popped up.

Apr 9, 2017 · A pop up came on my computer lead to a secured Microsoft page also with an automated voice saying my computer was infected with pornographic spyware that is sending my details FB, Credit, Pictures to an unrecognized IP address and If I close this window without calling the support number, Microsoft will disabe my computer remotely in the next 5 ...

Aug 30, 2024 · I was in my browser when my computer suddenly locked up with a Windows Security warning message. I couldn't close the message or do anything with my laptop and an audio warning was playing on loop in my headphones. I called the number on the screen and someone claiming to be Microsoft support answered.

Jan 10, 2025 · pop-up message saying Microsoft Technicians have found a computer virus and I need to call 1-888-xxx-xxxx I have received a pop-up window saying that I need to contact "Microsoft Computer Technicians" now at 1-888-xxx-xxxx since a virus has been detected on my computer after going to a certain link.

Dec 20, 2024 · As you now realize, this was not Microsoft, but was a scam, and one that's becoming more and more common lately. But worse, if you let them into your computer, who knows what damage they did there or what confidential information they stole. So if you did. I highly recommend that you do both of the following immediately: 1.

Apr 30, 2024 · "Microsoft Windows Security Center" "App: Ads.financetrack(2).dil" "Threat Detected: xxbc Detected" Then there is an animation looping of a document being moved from one file to another and a magnifying glass and a shield to the side of it. "Access has been blocked .." "Contact Microsoft Windows Support:" [fake phone number given] "Microsoft ...