Is this a real virus

I was on facebook and a screen came up and told me i'd picked up a virus from Facebook and to call applecare. Is this real? There was no bar at the top telling me where the message came from.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.7

Posted on Nov 20, 2024 6:10 AM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2024 2:07 PM

U.S. Federal Trade Commission – 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."

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Nov 20, 2024 2:07 PM in response to Vevafromil

U.S. Federal Trade Commission – 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."

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