Windows 10: Scam warning

I got a fake "Microsoft Seccurity Alert" with a voice telling me not to switch off my computer but to phone 0203 307 2621.The computer was locked up so could not click on anyhing.I DID NOT PHONE THE NUMBER>I was suspicious so phoned a friemd and asked them to enter this telephone number into the "Who called me" website.Reports indicated this was SCAM.So pressed Ctrk-Alt-Delete to access Task Manager and selected 'Sign out'This returned me to the Windows opening page.I then ran Malwarebytes to check for a virus - there weren't any.I hope tis helps other victims.

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Scam warnings

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You might want to get a good advertisement blocker...

And suggestion to read the following article which describes in detail various methods how to get out of such pop ups. The article also mentions methods how to prevent these kind of fake alerts.

• Beware of Phony Emails & Tech Support Scams

 

Scam warnings

I am getting continuous scam warnings that say they are from Microsoft saying Microsoft has found a problem with my computer and to call a number. How do I clear my computer permanently of this warning?

 

Scam?

No, that's not a Microsoft phone number.

All these kind of pop-ups/alerts are fake warnings - scams. Never ever call these numbers.

Please read:

• Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams
• https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com...-persist-with-increasingly-crafty-techniques/

• Avoiding technical support scams
• Tech Support Scams – Help & Resource Page
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection

In case you keep on getting these fake alerts:

Follow the steps provided here: Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up (Call For Support Scam)

You might want to report this to Microsoft (but you don't have to):
http://support.microsoft.com/reportascam

and you might want to watch:

Fake Tech Support Scams – video from the MS Digital Crimes Unit