Those pop up’s are a real SCAM! They are trying to make you instal an app that’s either bad for your phone or can hack your phone for real!
If you see any of these popups, just close them. Nothing to worry about!😊
iPhone 8, iOS 16
CharlesYP wrote:
Those pop up’s are a real SCAM! They are trying to make you instal an app that’s either bad for your phone or can hack your phone for real!
The scam messages might also try to get you to contact the scammers for "help". The only "help" that you'll get is help in being ripped off by the scammers, and any other criminals to whom they decide to sell your information.
FTC – How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
"Tech support scammers may try to trick you with a pop-up window that appears on your computer screen. It might look like an error message from your operating system or antivirus software, and it might use logos from trusted companies or websites. The message in the window warns you about a security issue on your computer and tells you to call a phone number to get help.
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If you get this kind of pop-up window on your computer, don’t call the number. Real security warnings and messages will never ask you to call a phone number."
Protect yourself from tech support scams – Microsoft Support
CharlesYP wrote:
Those pop up’s are a real SCAM! They are trying to make you instal an app that’s either bad for your phone or can hack your phone for real!
The scam messages might also try to get you to contact the scammers for "help". The only "help" that you'll get is help in being ripped off by the scammers, and any other criminals to whom they decide to sell your information.
FTC – How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
"Tech support scammers may try to trick you with a pop-up window that appears on your computer screen. It might look like an error message from your operating system or antivirus software, and it might use logos from trusted companies or websites. The message in the window warns you about a security issue on your computer and tells you to call a phone number to get help.
…
If you get this kind of pop-up window on your computer, don’t call the number. Real security warnings and messages will never ask you to call a phone number."
Protect yourself from tech support scams – Microsoft Support
The Truth About Virus Pop Ups
