Virus Removal Scam

[Fanra]

Just a warning. If you ever get a pop-up on your computer claiming to be from Microsoft (or any company) saying that you have a virus and need to call them or visit their website to get it removed, it is a scam. Microsoft does not do this.

Here is a link from the Federal Trade Commission about this: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams

Microsoft would like you to report these scams to them at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/reportascam//

If you get a pop-up like this or suspect your computer is infected, go here to learn how to scan and remove these things: http://www.pcgamer.com/how-remove-windows-malware-free-2015/

[Fanra]

Here is an article that discusses the issue: http://blog.emsisoft.com/2016/11/17/microsoft-calling-mind-the-tech-support-scammer/?ref=newsbox_ticker161118&utm_source=software&utm_medium=newsbox&utm_content=ticker161118&utm_campaign=newsbox_ticker161118

[Vtull]

If you ever receive an email claiming to be from Vtull and saying that you should send a large charitable donation to his early retirement from work fund, you should promptly do so. :biggrin:

[Patancia]

Thanks, Fanra.