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judithfoglia
judithfoglia Member Posts: 2 New User
edited March 2024 in 2018 Archives
my computer screen told me to call l 888 448 0170  and not to shut it down or I would have identity theif   I believe it was a scam

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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
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    judithfoglia 

    1-888-448-0170 pop-up is created from potentially unwanted program. It hides itself as a extension on the browsers and show the pop-up. It users redirect virus to achieve its present each time the browser is started up. The hackers behind 1-888-448-0170 pop-up will answer the free call from users and convince users to buy the service.

    Detect certain Extensions and Remove them.
    On Chrome, Run Chrome >click the “Menu” button> select “Settings“
    On Mozilla Firefox, Run browsers, click the “Menu” button→”Add-ons“→”Add-ons Manager”
    On Internet Explorer, Run browsers, click the “Setting” button→”Manage add-ons”  Choose “Toolbars and Extentions” and click the “Disable”

    Also, delete 1-888-448-0170 pop-up related application or software
    Press “Windows + R” keys on your keyboard to open Run window;
    Put in appwiz.cpl and press ENTER key to view the programs list in Control Panel;
    Select all suspicious software you want to remove and click Uninstall.

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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    judithfoglia 

    1-888-448-0170 pop-up is created from potentially unwanted program. It hides itself as a extension on the browsers and show the pop-up. It users redirect virus to achieve its present each time the browser is started up. The hackers behind 1-888-448-0170 pop-up will answer the free call from users and convince users to buy the service.

    Detect certain Extensions and Remove them.
    On Chrome, Run Chrome >click the “Menu” button> select “Settings“
    On Mozilla Firefox, Run browsers, click the “Menu” button→”Add-ons“→”Add-ons Manager”
    On Internet Explorer, Run browsers, click the “Setting” button→”Manage add-ons”  Choose “Toolbars and Extentions” and click the “Disable”

    Also, delete 1-888-448-0170 pop-up related application or software
    Press “Windows + R” keys on your keyboard to open Run window;
    Put in appwiz.cpl and press ENTER key to view the programs list in Control Panel;
    Select all suspicious software you want to remove and click Uninstall.

    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
  • judithfoglia
    judithfoglia Member Posts: 2 New User
    Thank you Sharanji for your complete advice.  The best for you.