(866) 454-5897

Said computer was compromised a dwouldcost 250 formicrosoft too fix

Support. Then they called back from new # 321-989-5528. Would not **** up. Very desperate to get my personal info

Pop up message on computer screen. Warning to not turn off computer but to call 866-***-5897. Turned off computer and the threat went away.

As others mentioned - froze computer and said it was Microsoft and I needed to call or Microsoft would disable computer to prevent damage to network

Message on computer screen said my computer was infected with virus and I had to call them. Computer was frozen, could not do anything. I unplugged the computer, waited about 5 minutes and did a res**** and the message was gone and computer worked fine. Definitely a scam.

Ransomware/malware/phishing.

interrupted a session on my computer. Not to turn off computer, that I could be hacked and information stolen. Gave a telephone number so they could walk me thru getting this office the screen - 1-866-***-5897.

Give me your computer information.

A typewritten page appears and warns you not to turn off your computer. It gives this phone number to call and talk with an engineer who will****ist you with getting your computer to work.

A typewritten page appears and warns you not to turn off your computer. It gives this phone number to call and talk with an engineer who will****ist you with getting your computer to work.