2024年12月8日 · Very skeptical of computer scams. I received a warning on the tool bar at the extreme right bottom of the screen, next to the time and date, telling me I need to do a cumulative update. This sounds almost reasonable since I turned off auto updates b/c every time I get updates it fouls up something.

And/or cutting the internet and/or shutting down your computer would stop all scam actions as well. A good ad blocker should prevent pop ups/fake warnings/alerts/ads etc. Tracking blockers help too. I use and recommend the free extensions uBlock Origin and Ghostery .

2017年5月4日 · Harassment is any behavior intended to disturb or upset a person or group of people. Threats include any threat of violence, or harm to another.

2023年2月9日 · Disconnect your computer from the internet, then uninstall any remote desktop apps that were installed. Also press the Windows key + R and enter rstrui and press OK. If you have a restore point prior to the scammer being on your computer, use that restore point. Protect yourself from tech support scams (microsoft.com)

If you can’t close your browser try restarting your computer. " Suggest reading: Protect yourself from online scams and attacks - Microsoft Support. How to spot a tech support scam - Microsoft Support. Also see the other possibilities listed in this reply: Thread "Blocked computer" page 1: _AW_'s reply on January 21, 2023

2024年2月13日 · I called 888.236.0923 phone was not answered as Microsoft. I have not clicked or called any other number.

2023年10月26日 · I received a security alert that my desktop computer is locked up from 1-877-645-6237. Is this legit? If not, how do I get rid of it and unlock the computer. Thx

2025年1月10日 · All these kind of pop-ups/alerts are fake warnings - scams. Never ever call these numbers. Please read: Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams. See screenshots of similar scams: You click on OK. Then you'll see this: Then you check-mark Don't let this page create more messages + click on Leave this page.

2025年1月10日 · If you can’t close your browser try restarting your computer." Other methods to get out of such fake Tech Support scam browser warnings are listed here:: Thread "Blocked computer" page 1: _AW_'s reply on January 21, 2023. Suggest reading: Protect yourself from online scams and attacks - Microsoft Support

2016年6月29日 · Split from this thread. OK, so Hotmail's free for users (and used for advertising, which Microsoft sells) and they can change it if they want to -- but shouldn't they explain how it's going to change