My iMac is freeze with a warning and a phone number to call

I just got a freeze on my other imac warning me not to shut down and call this *** Is this legit?



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iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Jan 11, 2024 1:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2024 1:27 PM

No, it is not legit. All such messages are scams presented by criminals. Close the offending page and avoid sites that are involved in such bogus advertising tactics.


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