Imagine getting a pop‑up that claims your PC is compromised and hands you a phone number! These pop‑ups are a classic tech support scam that pretends to be Microsoft. Never call the number shown on the screen; instead open your official Microsoft website or use a trusted security program to run a scan. If you see a warning, always verify it through known channels—the phone number will never appear spontaneously. Hang up immediately, report the call to your phone provider, and file a complaint with the FTC. Also, enable two‑factor authentication on your accounts and keep your software updated to reduce the risk of such tricks.
I received the same message from this phone number, and even unplugging the computer didn't resolve the issue, as it wouldn't restart.
Apparently, the message claiming my computer was compromised and not to shut down, but needed to call this number, terrified me completly.
This number appeared on my PC screen, and the individuals who contacted me provided assistance with resolving a hacking issue.
A claim was made that the computer was compromised and required a call to Microsoft to resolve
This issue also appeared on my computer, marking the second occurrence.
My PC is saying I should call Microsoft Security at this number, posible scam!