Category Archives: Fake Warnings
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The presence of a Call Technician Now at 1-914-465-0012 message on a blue window similar to the one shown by Windows OS does not necessarily mean that there is a computer issue that you need to hurry to fix even though you cannot access your Desktop. The only thing this indicates that you have become a victim of the TechSupport scam. As you have probably already understood, the Call Technician Now at 1-914-465-0012 message is fake, and it is not worth believing any of its words or calling the technical support. Even though you do not need to dial the provided telephone number, it does not mean that you do not need to take any action. ...
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Windows Detected Alureon Virus Pop-up is nothing more than a fake security alert that claims that your computer has been infected with Alureon Virus, but in reality, may only be infected with adware that shows this alert. Obviously, to stop seeing this alert, you need to find the program that renders it and remove it. That may prove to be a challenge, but you can use an antimalware application to detect it for you and then use the same program to delete it or go to the destination folder and get rid of it manually. To find out more about Windows Detected Alureon Virus Pop-up we invite you to read this whole article. ...
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The users of vulnerable Windows systems are exposed to the Microsoft Security Essentials +1-888-496-5150 scam as they download malware or if they land on a malicious page (most likely via redirect) that displays a fake notification. If you are redirected to a misleading page representing the scam, you might be able to get rid of it by closing the browser. Unfortunately, most users face the version of this scam that is controlled by a malicious file that is most likely to be downloaded silently. Unfortunately, the information presented to the victims via the fake alert is quite believable, and it is likely that many will fall for the scam. ...
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The presence of a window with the Windows activation Error code:0x56102 (888) 571-0961 warning indicates the existence of malicious software rather than Windows OS activation issue. In most cases, according to specialists at 411-spyware.com, this window locks the screen because there is malware installed on the computer; however, users might also see it on some kind of bad website they are taken to against their will. Either way, users have to be aware of the fact that this Windows activation Error code:0x56102 (888) 571-0961 window is fake. It is very likely that it is only shown for users to scare them into dialing the provided telephone number. ...
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Our research team has recently come across a fake alert used to scam users into paying for a hoax repair service. The intrusive piece of software goes by the name of Recovery (1-844-813-5673). It goes without saying that its removal is crucial. While its main purpose is to lure money, the invasive program in question is known to exhibit quite a few negative features; it is fully capable of making your personal computer virtually unusable by exploiting basic Windows features. The fact is that most users infect their personal computer with this fake alert because they lack basic knowledge regarding virtual security and its importance; therefore, we provide recommendations that will help you maintain a secure PC. ...
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Our specialists encountered a fake alert that was titled Critical System Failure 855 518-8366. It locks your screen and asks to enter the so-called Response code. We can only assume that users are supposed to get this code via phone. The fictitious technical support’s number is said to be Toll-Free, but since this is a scam, we would advise you not to take any chances. These people could try to sell you their services or software that you do not need before giving the code. Therefore, if you do not want to be scammed, you should just get rid of the fake notification and take control over the PC again. ...
1-888-535-7102 TechScam
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1-800-418-4202 TechScam
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