Hacking / Damage to computer,computer system etc.
Damage to computer, computer systems etc.
Your phone or computer starts locking, crashing, or losing files after a strange link, file, or app.
How Scam Works?
This chat is made up. It shows how the trick usually sounds. It is not a real message. Do not reply, and do not send money.
Demonstration
A pop-up on the computer
System security alert
Scam message
Your computer is damaged. Call this number now and pay the service fee, or your files will be removed.
What you might say
I did not ask for this alert.
Scam message
Windows support is on this number only. Do not restart. Stay on the call and install the helper app.
Do not pay a pop-up that says it locked your computer. Disconnect from the internet and ask a person you trust for help.
- 01
A link, file, or app arrives
It may look like a bill, a photo, or a support tool.
- 02
The device stops behaving normally
It slows down, locks, or shows a warning you cannot close.
- 03
The warning asks for money or a remote app
That is not your real system support. Unplug the internet. Do not type your password into the pop-up.