Watch out for pop‑up warnings that flash a familiar logo and demand an immediate call. These alerts are typically bogus, using the Microsoft name to create urgency and coax personal data or payment. The pattern in the reports shows callers demanding remote access, claiming viruses, identity theft threats, or costly cleanup services. Never grant control to an unknown number, and always verify through official support channels before acting. If a pop‑up appears, close the browser, run reputable security software, and report the incident. Never share banking details or pay fees for "quick fixes"—legitimate providers never charge over the phone for remote support.
A message appeard on my computer screen, supposedly from microsoft, warning me about a virus from a pronographic website, and they requested my visa debit card details, which is a obvious scam
This number seems highly suspicious
A website scam was reported, claiming to remove secuirty risks for $548 USD, stating I had the Wanna Cry virus.
Computer is at risk.
A pop-up warning of malicious content and spyware prompted a call to this number, which purported to be Microsoft tech support, complete with official logos; however, the request for payment to secure devices raised suspicions, leading to the conclusion that this was a scam.
A scam posing as Microsoft Tech Support was encountered
Following an unsolicited call, the individual on the other end requested access to my device, claiming that 16 hacking attempts had been made on my identity and home network, and offered to remove viruses for a substantial fee
A suspicious message appeared on a website, warning of malware and urging a call to a specific number, which was ignored after a return call from a different number
The computer tech scam call tried to scare me into paying for bogus services—definitely a scam.
A Microsoft page freeze led to a call to this number, which claimed to offer support; however, the request for personal and financial information, followed by a demand for payment to fix supposed issues with the computer, exposed the interaction as a scam.