FAKE! "VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT" SCAMS!

[VSW]

I just got a laptop in the mail yesterday from a friend.....WOOHOO!
I've never had a laptop, never had a PC, but i've used a friend's PC & PCs at my library.
And i'm more of a PS3/PSP browser so browsing on a laptop is a difference experience for me.
CAUSE the PS3/PSP browser really spoiled me as i forgotten about pop ups & how bad they can be.

Not only that but Malware, Viruses & Adware.
I ran into this crap a few minutes ago!

I'm aware the 1-800 number calls are fake, but i didn't realise they have Microsoft windows virus alert pop ups too.
And I called!
DO NOT CALL THE 1-800 number!

Freaking out i called the 1-800 number on my screen as i could not back out or close any windows & i saw this.

** Microsoft Warning Alert **
Malicious Pornographic Spyware/Riskware Detected
Error # 0x80072ee7
Please call us immediately at: 0-800-046-5729

Do not ignore this critical alert.
If you close this page, your computer access will be disabled to prevent further damage to our network.
Your computer has alerted us that it has been infected with a Pornographic Spyware and riskware. The following information is being stolen...
> Financial Data
> Facebook Logins
> Credit Card Details
> Email Account Logins
> Photos stored on this computer

You must contact us immediately so that our expert engineers can walk you through the removal process over the phone to protect your identity. Please call us within the next 5 minutes to prevent your computer from being disabled or from any information loss.
Toll Free: 0-800-046-5729

DO NOT CALL THE 1-800 number!

It's not that number but i called the 1-800 number on my screen & spoken with the tech guy.
And before i gave him any info i said wait a sec i wanna try something 1st & i hung up.

The site i went to was a download site, openload.
I went to openload lots of times on my PS3/PSP, but the PS3, PSP, stops any pop ups or site redirects.


See he did ask for my information so he could connect & that alone scared me, that's when i thought of Youtube.
DO NOT CALL THE 1-800 number!
I have other devices i can access the internet with, so lets see if i can find a solution there & sure enough i read how that's a scam, the same scam just with pop ups.

I read how to solve the problem.

You can remove this error simply by closing the web browser. Note that the malicious website displays a full screen pop-up when attempts are made to close the browser - this can only be closed via Windows Task Manager.

I shutdown everything, turned off my laptop then turned it back on & everything worked.

This error message states that malicious content has been detected and, therefore, personal information (logins, passwords, banking details, etc.) is at risk. It is also stated that the malware must be eliminated immediately by contacting 'certified technicians' via the telephone number ("0-800-046-5729") provided. Victims are then supposedly guided through the removal process. Be aware, however, that this error message is a scam. Criminals attempt to trick victims into calling and paying for services that are not required. Therefore, never attempt to call the aforementioned telephone number. You can remove this error simply by closing the web browser. Note that the malicious website displays a full screen pop-up when attempts are made to close the browser - this can only be closed via Windows Task Manager. PUPs employ a "virtual layer" to generate coupon, banner, pop-up, and other similar ads. "The virtual layer" enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. The displayed ads often conceal underlying content of visited websites. Furthermore, some lead to malicious websites. Therefore, clicking them can result in further computer infections. Another downside is information tracking - PUPs gather Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, Internet service providers (ISPs), geo-locations, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, mouse/keyboard activity, and other similar data that might be personally identifiable. This information is shared with third parties who misuse personal details to generate revenue. Thus, data tracking can result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft. All potentially unwanted programs must be uninstalled immediately.

I recommend trying using a different device & look on Youtube, online, or call Microsoft directly.

[Sumato]

I hate those things, and they are browser based..
like you did, shut down the system..count to five and reboot, if it asks for a special boot mode,just boot normally,
it should boot up fine.

[Loops Mctwist]

Yea definitely a scammer who was more than likely going to syskey you if the call continued on.

On a lighter note it's hilarious watching them trying to scam people who are far more intelligent than they are. Which usually leads to the scammer getting there own PC syskey'd then wiped, locked or even both.

But there's a sucker born evey minute and these assholes know, so they ain't ever gonna run out of business.

[VSW]

Yea definitely a scammer who was more than likely going to syskey you if the call continued on.

On a lighter note it's hilarious watching them trying to scam people who are far more intelligent than they are. Which usually leads to the scammer getting there own PC syskey'd then wiped, locked or even both.

But there's a sucker born evey minute and these assholes know, so they ain't ever gonna run out of business.

Ha! I should give the number to a police station & get them involved.

[Loops Mctwist]

Ha! I should give the number to a police station & get them involved.

Sadly police can't really do anything exept inform the public because these types of scammers are usually setup out side of america, specifically india most of the time.

Hell i've watched a couple of youtube videos that had cops who received IRS or microsoft technical support scam calls that were obviously from india and would call the number back just to mess with them. A few times the scammer would start screaming and cursing cause the cop literally couldn't do anything about it and was supposedly wasting the scammers time. Which turned out to be the point of the cop calling, well that and embarrassing the scammer.

[VSW]

Sadly police can't really do anything exept inform the public because these types of scammers are usually setup out side of america, specifically india most of the time.

Hell i've watched a couple of youtube videos that had cops who received IRS or microsoft technical support scam calls that were obviously from india and would call the number back just to mess with them. A few times the scammer would start screaming and cursing cause the cop literally couldn't do anything about it and was supposedly wasting the scammers time. Which turned out to be the point of the cop calling, well that and embarrassing the scammer.

I know, what I'm saying is if the police fell for it lol.

[Loops Mctwist]

Never thought about it before but that would be hilarious to see happen lol.

[VSW]

Never thought about it before but that would be hilarious to see happen lol.

I know right, but the police would get involved.

[Loops Mctwist]

They'd probably try and come up with an excuse to not look like idiots and instead say it was done on purpose. Which would just make it funnier.

[VSW]

They'd probably try and come up with an excuse to not look like idiots and instead say it was done on purpose. Which would just make it funnier.

lol Yeah.

But it should be considered a crime cause they're getting information & money but aren't providing a service.

[animeknight99]

I just got a laptop in the mail yesterday from a friend.....WOOHOO!
I've never had a laptop, never had a PC, but i've used a friend's PC & PCs at my library.
And i'm more of a PS3/PSP browser so browsing on a laptop is a difference experience for me.
CAUSE the PS3/PSP browser really spoiled me as i forgotten about pop ups & how bad they can be.

Not only that but Malware, Viruses & Adware.
I ran into this crap a few minutes ago!

I'm aware the 1-800 number calls are fake, but i didn't realise they have Microsoft windows virus alert pop ups too.
And I called!
DO NOT CALL THE 1-800 number!

Freaking out i called the 1-800 number on my screen as i could not back out or close any windows & i saw this.

DO NOT CALL THE 1-800 number!

It's not that number but i called the 1-800 number on my screen & spoken with the tech guy.
And before i gave him any info i said wait a sec i wanna try something 1st & i hung up.

The site i went to was a download site, openload.
I went to openload lots of times on my PS3/PSP, but the PS3, PSP, stops any pop ups or site redirects.


See he did ask for my information so he could connect & that alone scared me, that's when i thought of Youtube.
DO NOT CALL THE 1-800 number!
I have other devices i can access the internet with, so lets see if i can find a solution there & sure enough i read how that's a scam, the same scam just with pop ups.

I read how to solve the problem.


I shutdown everything, turned off my laptop then turned it back on & everything worked.

I recommend trying using a different device & look on Youtube, online, or call Microsoft directly.

Look up The Hoax Hotel, Jim Browning, Deeveeaar or any one Scam Baitter on YouTube. They have a lot of information on them and they waste their time

[VSW]

Look up The Hoax Hotel, Jim Browning, Deeveeaar or any one Scam Baitter on YouTube. They have a lot of information on them and they waste their time

Cool, thanks.