I received a scam on my computer saying my computer has been locked up and ip address was used to access programs to identiy theft. Call microsoft at 8443222922. How do I get rid of this and be able to use my computer?

2020年1月15日 · To unlock your computer, call support immediately. Please do not shut down or restart your computer. Doing that may lead to data loss and identity theft. The computer lock is aimed to stop illegal activity. Please call our support immediately" with constant sirens. How do I …

2023年10月26日 · Hi Cheryl, this is a definitely a tech support scam. Microsoft (or any other legitimate company) will never lock up your computer with a popup banner asking you to contact them for assistance. To kill the stuck browser process, do whichever of the following works: Press F11 to exit the browser from full screen mode, then close the tab

2024年12月4日 · I got the pop-up that looks like a scam that Microsoft locked my computer. I shut it down and restarted it. It came back. Should I keep it turned off longer? How do I fix it if the pop-up still there

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2025年1月10日 · Your computer has been locked up. Your IP address was used without your knowledge or consent to visit websites that contains identity theft virus. To unlock the computer, please call support immediately.

2025年1月6日 · Here’s how to remove the “This Computer Is Locked” Microsoft scam: Check Your Browser Extensions. Begin by examining your web browser for any suspicious extensions or altered settings. Uninstall any questionable browser extensions you don’t recognize. After that, uninstall any suspicious apps you don’t recognize.

2019年3月12日 · To unlock the computer, please call support immediately. Please do not attempt to shut down or restart your computer. Doing that may lead to data loss and identity theft.

2023年11月14日 · The message you're describing sounds like a common type of tech support scam. Legitimate security warnings from Windows Defender will not ask you to call a phone number. Here are steps you should take: Do Not Call the Number: This is likely a scam designed to get money or personal information from you.

2024年3月22日 · Don’t be too worried if you get the Computer has been locked up message. It’s a scam, and your PC is, in all likelihood, safe! Though the instances have reduced, the message is still a common occurrence. It appears when you visit or are redirected to a hacked website or one hosted for this very purpose.