![]() They also may offer to sell the user a bogus antivirus program, or some other unneeded service. Once a user calls the scammers, they will want a large payment or subscription fee to “fix” the computer. By including this voice over, victims are increasingly likely to call the number listed to get the fake virus removed. Just image you’re in a work environment and that comes over your computer. Below is a recording we’ve been able to obtain of these voice overs. In addition, a voice over may come over your speakers. Once the fake virus shows up on the computer, the browser appears to be locked. ![]() Please note, a legitimate Microsoft notification will not include a phone number.īut how does it worm its way onto a computer? Scammers have succeeded in getting an advertisement or pop-up into a user’s browser, probably during a freeware download, which will generate the above alert. They also aim to increase a sense of legitimacy by using a well-known brand, like Microsoft in the alert. The alert messages create a sense of urgency, making users believe they must call quickly to remediate the problem. This scam aims to trick users into believing that their computer or device needs to be fixed with unnecessary and costly technical support services. ![]() Over approximately the last year, PC Matic has conducted extensive research regarding this particular tech support scam, deeming it the Fake Virus Scam. There is nothing wrong with the computer, therefore there is no need to fix anything. The problem is, these alerts are completely fake. This message, and one’s similar, are intended to scare users and force them into acting promptly by calling the toll-free number listed in the alert to fix the issue identified. Imagine this alert showing up on your screen. ![]()
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