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Tech Support Scams
Analysis: Fake Microsoft 'PC Infected' Warning
Risk Score: 90/100 (Dangerous)
Example of the Scam
Microsoft Security Alert: Your PC is infected with a critical virus! Do not shut down your computer. Call our certified technicians immediately at 1-800-FAKE-SUPPORT to prevent data loss.
AI Analysis from Shield
Explanation
This is a dangerous tech support scam. Microsoft never sends unsolicited messages asking you to call a phone number. They want you to grant them remote access to your PC to steal your data or charge you for fake services.
Highlighted Content
Call our certified technicians immediately at 1-800-FAKE-SUPPORT
Key Red Flags
- Fake security alert
- Asks to call a phone number
- Requests remote access
How to Protect Yourself
- Microsoft and other tech companies will not use pop-ups to ask you to call them.
- Never grant remote access to your computer to someone who contacted you unexpectedly.
- Legitimate security warnings appear within your antivirus software, not in web browser pop-ups.
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