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Just got a message secure connection failed. call 1855462-1908. pop up message http:// www.mac-alert-virus.com. I called the number some guy wants to access my computer. Is this legit?

Just got a message secure connection failed. call 1855462-1908. pop up message http:// www.mac-alert-virus.com. I called the number some guy wants to access my computer. Is this legit? He says he's from vctechsupport.co how do I know if this is legit . he gave me his direct # as 1888-308-3363. his name is ANKUR his extention is 8029

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2010), OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jun 24, 2015 3:47 PM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2015 3:47 PM

It's a scam. Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu, close Safari, and then launch it with the Shift key held down. If that doesn't work, temporarily disconnect the computer from the Internet and/or click here and run Adware Medic. You may need to download it from a different web browser.


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Jun 24, 2015 3:47 PM in response to oriwoo

It's a scam. Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu, close Safari, and then launch it with the Shift key held down. If that doesn't work, temporarily disconnect the computer from the Internet and/or click here and run Adware Medic. You may need to download it from a different web browser.


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Jun 24, 2015 3:49 PM in response to oriwoo

It is a scam. Do not click on any links nor call any telephone numbers. Especially, don't allow anyone you don't know remote access to your computer.


Helpful Links Regarding Malware Problems


If you are having an immediate problem with ads popping up see The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide, remove adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac, and AdwareMedic. If you require anti-virus protection Thomas Reed recommends using ClamXAV. (Thank you to Thomas Reed for this recommendation.) You might consider adding this Safari extensions: Adblock Plus 1.8.9.


Open Safari, select Preferences from the Safari menu. Click on Extensions icon in the toolbar. Disable all Extensions. If this stops your problem, then re-enable them one by one until the problem returns. Now remove that extension as it is causing the problem.


The following comes from user stevejobsfan0123. I have made minor changes to adapt to this presentation.


Fix Some Browser Pop-ups That Take Over Safari.


Common pop-ups include a message saying the government has seized your computer and you must pay to have it released (often called "Moneypak"), or a phony message saying that your computer has been infected, and you need to call a tech support number (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it resolved. First, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and your computer has not been affected. This "hijack" is limited to your web browser. Also understand that these messages are scams, so do not pay any money, call the listed number, or provide any personal information. This article will outline the solution to dismiss the pop-up.


Quit Safari


Usually, these pop-ups will not go away by either clicking "OK" or "Cancel." Furthermore, several menus in the menu bar may become disabled and show in gray, including the option to quit Safari. You will likely have to force quit Safari. To do this, press Command + option + esc, select Safari, and press Force Quit.


Relaunch Safari


If you relaunch Safari, the page will reopen. To prevent this from happening, hold down the 'Shift' key while opening Safari. This will prevent windows from the last time Safari was running from reopening.


This will not work in all cases. The shift key must be held at the right time, and in some cases, even if done correctly, the window reappears. In these circumstances, after force quitting Safari, turn off Wi-Fi or disconnect Ethernet, depending on how you connect to the Internet. Then relaunch Safari normally. It will try to reload the malicious webpage, but without a connection, it won't be able to. Navigate away from that page by entering a different URL, i.e. www.apple.com, and trying to load it. Now you can reconnect to the Internet, and the page you entered will appear rather than the malicious one.

Sep 11, 2015 12:52 PM in response to oriwoo

Just happened to me today. I had a hard time getting rid of it. Restart computer didn't help but somehow after force quitting Safari twice, I was able to open Safari without any previous screens. Then I went to history and deleted it (don't know if that makes a difference). I thought my computer was going to be totally screwed. I did call the number from the house phone to see what they said and I knew it was a scam right away and hung up.

Just got a message secure connection failed. call 1855462-1908. pop up message http:// www.mac-alert-virus.com. I called the number some guy wants to access my computer. Is this legit?

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