Tech support scams

Pop-ups, calls, or ads that say your computer is infected and tell you to call a number or grant remote access. Real security warnings do not ask you to phone a stranger.

1 alert tagged tech support. Summaries are ours. The linked source on each alert is the record.

April 14, 2025Federal Trade CommissionNationwide
Pop-ups that say your computer is infected and list a phone number
On April 14, 2025, the FTC warned about urgent on-screen messages that say something is wrong with your computer. The pop-up may suggest it is from Microsoft, Apple, or Geek Squad. Clicking the link or calling the number can lead to a…
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Tech support scams

Pop-ups that say your computer is infected and list a phone number