You know what? I also was experiencing a similar situation too. I myself almost got scammed claiming that a person with an Indian accent from Microsoft company.and said I was entitled to a refund by asking me permission to get into my computer and asking for my sensitive information such as my bank account So I was smart enough to just simply HANG UP and then filed a complaint to the FTC. As a senior myself, I"m always be vigilant.
I never had trouble getting rid of those virus screen popups because I usually panicked as soon as I saw one and did a forced PC shut-down by holding down the power button until it all shut off. Then it takes a little longer to reload, but it is gone.
One simple rule to help avoid such scams: Never click any links or call phone numbers included in emails that appear to be from important sources such as your bank, your insurance company, etc. Instead, if you think you have to contact a company, delete the email and call the company using their official number that you find yourself without referring to the email. The same applies for any popups from sources like Microsoft, Apple, etc. It only takes a moment to find out how to contact such companies yourself. If you don't follow the scammers' instructions, they can't scam you.
wow that's great news about your retirement , these are the major things that make me my senses told me that I'm at the right side in life more Grace sir.
Lord have mercy on these thieves trying to exploit the vulnerable senior population who usually live on fixed incomes and can't afford to be stolen from. God bless~
On my identity my last names shows BA Istead of DA how do I check this out? Also I have been on hold my phone for over hour. One time i was disconected. This is very upsetting
Not to mentioned, this happens frequently with malvertising. Nowadays you can get forced-redirected to another website. Other times ads put invisible overlays on links on the posts on the page, which opens the intended link AND the ad-landing page.
Well, actually, no. Some of us started studying and purchasing "microcomputers" in the '80s. True, we spend time educating some of our peers, but they're generally very fast learners having come from that environment. Pop-up ads started as soon as on-line shopping became available; very late '80s, early '90s. I bought books from Amazon when that was all they sold. My dad did, too!
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You know what? I also was experiencing a similar situation too. I myself almost got scammed claiming that a person with an Indian accent from Microsoft company.and said I was entitled to a refund by asking me permission to get into my computer and asking for my sensitive information such as my bank account So I was smart enough to just simply HANG UP and then filed a complaint to the FTC. As a senior myself, I"m always be vigilant.
I never had trouble getting rid of those virus screen popups because I usually panicked as soon as I saw one and did a forced PC shut-down by holding down the power button until it all shut off. Then it takes a little longer to reload, but it is gone.
I had this happened I didn’t listen and I finally left it off for a long time went back and it was gone never happen again
One simple rule to help avoid such scams: Never click any links or call phone numbers included in emails that appear to be from important sources such as your bank, your insurance company, etc. Instead, if you think you have to contact a company, delete the email and call the company using their official number that you find yourself without referring to the email. The same applies for any popups from sources like Microsoft, Apple, etc. It only takes a moment to find out how to contact such companies yourself. If you don't follow the scammers' instructions, they can't scam you.
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I use the task bar to get rid of the frozen scammers screen. Works every time.
I had the same situation, several times....I used the esc key several times and it worked. I already had Norton and kept cleaning my computer.
wow that's great news about your retirement , these are the major things that make me my senses told me that I'm at the right side in life more Grace sir.
Restarted computers do get rid of pop ups. It’s called not clicking restore buttons.
Lord have mercy on these thieves trying to exploit the vulnerable senior population who usually live on fixed incomes and can't afford to be stolen from. God bless~
people are getting lots of text message spam, spoofing or robocalls but what are you all doing about that FTC?
Yes Thank you
I know alots of companies at my place if you need any information I'll can give you they are still doing computer scams to old people's...
Don Holmes? I spoke to an IRS scammer that said his name was that.
Yeah I turned off the computer when it happened as a RUclipsr I was scared
I would just love to troll one of these scammers some day just make them wait on the phone for like 2 hrs lol
Search youtube for Kitboga, he does a champions job doing just that.
It’s called scam baiting and is very popular on RUclips.
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FTC guys...you rule, thanks for your work.
On my identity my last names shows BA Istead of DA how do I check this out? Also I have been on hold my phone for over hour. One time i was disconected. This is very upsetting
don't happen with Linux
How do you check on validity of a bank
How to stop this. Help
Another tip: don't reply to anyone who offers you help in these comments!
If you get a call from so-called "Microsoft"-----HANG UP!!
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Boomers you don't even know what's internet pop-ups were affective back in 2000
Not to mentioned, this happens frequently with malvertising. Nowadays you can get forced-redirected to another website. Other times ads put invisible overlays on links on the posts on the page, which opens the intended link AND the ad-landing page.
They thought "pop-ups" was a food.
Well, actually, no. Some of us started studying and purchasing "microcomputers" in the '80s. True, we spend time educating some of our peers, but they're generally very fast learners having come from that environment. Pop-up ads started as soon as on-line shopping became available; very late '80s, early '90s. I bought books from Amazon when that was all they sold. My dad did, too!
And you can't form a sentence! lol