'PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT' Scam

The 'PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT' Scam is executed with the help of a bogus message that might be hosted on a low-quality website that users are likely to be redirected to while browsing dodgy websites. The tactic states that the users computer have been locked due to accessing unsafe adult websites, and that they should not shut down or restart their machines under any circumstances. The message continues by stating that the victim should contact a technical support team immediately since this is the only way to resolve the issue. However, we assure you that the technical support number included in the message is a fake one, and it is being operated by experienced scammers who specialize in online tactics of this sort.

One of the phone numbers that the people behind the 'PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT' Scam use is (888) 731-1022, but they are likely to operate other numbers too. If you happen to contact the con artists behind the number, they may try to trick you wasting hundreds of dollars on useless software or services they provide.

To make the problem seem more realistic, the page showing the 'PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT' Scam pop-up may be difficult to close and navigate, therefore leaving the victims with the impression that their computers are malfunctioning. Often, the only solution to terminate the nagging issue may be to terminate your Web browser's process from the task manager.

You should never call dodgy technical support services promoted via Web browser pop-ups – a legitimate company would never use such methods to advertise themselves, and you can rest assured that these pop-ups are likely to be part of an elaborate tactic.