CharleyB_1 Author

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Getting lots of pop up ads. Now getting info about AppleCare Protection plan saying my Mac has been blocked due to suspicious activity.

What should I do? Site says I must remove three viruses immediately. I suspect phishing.

iMac 21.5" 4K, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 29, 2019 7:06 AM

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Nov 29, 2019 7:09 AM in response to CharleyB_1

Please download and use malwarebytes. Also, please read Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams

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Nov 29, 2019 7:08 AM in response to CharleyB_1

It's a scam.

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