Why am I getting a critical alert from Microsoft?
“CRITICAL ALERT TO MICROSOFT” is a fake error message displayed by a deceptive website to which users are redirected by various shady pages, ads, or unwanted programs. Research shows that these programs usually infiltrate systems without consent.
Can Microsoft lock your computer?
A computer scam that imitates Microsoft customer support locks the screen on your device and instructs you to call a phone number. BALTIMORE — A computer scam that imitates Microsoft customer support locks the screen on your device and instructs you to call a phone number.
Would Microsoft ever lock your computer?
To prevent further issues, users should immediately contact ‘Microsoft Technicians’ via a telephone number (“1-800-745-9386”) provided. They will then supposedly receive help in resolving these issues. In fact, “Microsoft Has Blocked The Computer” error is fake – a scam that has nothing to do with Microsoft.
Is this a scam call from Microsoft?
Yes. This is a scam. This is not a legitimate call from Microsoft. Neither Microsoft nor our partners make unsolicited phone calls (also known as cold calls) about your computer security or software fixes. If you receive a call like this one, it’s a scam, and all you need to do is hang up.
Does Microsoft make unsolicited phone calls about your computer security?
Neither Microsoft nor our partners make unsolicited phone calls (also known as cold calls) about your computer security or software fixes. If you receive a call like this one, it’s a scam, and all you need to do is hang up.
How do I report a Microsoft tech support scam?
Report the incident to the Microsoft tech support scam team, report the unsolicited call to TPS and if you have lost any money report it to Action Fraud and read our guide which may be able to help you to get your money back after a scam.
Is it safe to call Microsoft Tech Support?
As no legitimate IT security professional is ever going to call you in this way, you should always treat all unsolicited phone calls with skepticism. If you receive an unsolicited call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support, it’s best to hang up.