Q: I received a Phishing e-mail FBI Attention that asks for $500 prepaid visa card. Locked up Internet browser and will not reboot. Any help?
I was on the internet on my 2 year old iPad and receieved an "FBI. ATTENTION!" notice that states I violated Federal Law (I did not) and demands $500 in pre-paid Visa as a "fine" for breaking the law. It states i have 24 hours then all my information, fotos, movies, games and documents will be deleted and I will be prosecuted. I know this is fraud, but it will not go away and will not allow me to reboot my iPAD. My Internet Browser is locked up with this notice and it asks for the number of the VISA on a second page.
Does anyone know how to make this go away? I need help here, as my browser is locked and I hope that there is no virus in my machine to do what this states in 24 hours.
iPad Air
Posted on Dec 8, 2015 5:45 PM