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sagesnow

(2,883 posts) Fri Jun 30, 2017, 07:36 PM Jun 2017

Is this real? Computer error #26803 [View all]

Message coming up on one of our small Chrome books that Windows has Suspicious Activity! Call Microsoft at +1-844-441-1440.
Do not ignore this critical alert.
If you close this page your computer access will be disabled to prevent further damage to our network.
Please call us immediately at +1-844-441-1440

Is this a fishing scam or what. It seems to have locked the computer unless we call that number within 5 minutes. Does Microsoft do this?

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Is this real? Computer error #26803 [View all] sagesnow Jun 2017 OP

Not real ignore it marylandblue Jun 2017 #1

safest thing to do is close your browser with task.manager marylandblue Jun 2017 #2

I think it is a scam. SamKnause Jun 2017 #3

The same number is apparently being used for an IRS scam. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #4

Scam itsrobert Jun 2017 #5

Flood them with robocalls itsrobert Jun 2017 #6

Love this story. Earth Bound Misfit Jul 2017 #13

Total scam Worktodo Jun 2017 #7

Mr. Shraby got something similar to that on his pc. I restored to an earlier date and that fixed it. shraby Jun 2017 #8

Thanks everybody. sagesnow Jun 2017 #9

Totally bogus. Close the window. Run away. Binkie The Clown Jun 2017 #10

Chromebook Powerwash teach1st Jun 2017 #11

If you perform powerwash or other reset Best_man23 Jun 2017 #12

Thanks again sagesnow Jul 2017 #14