windows locked please call microsoft on 18003848837 to unlock your computer as you have a virus from facebook

Question

windows locked please call microsoft on 18003848837 to unlock your computer as you have a virus from facebook is this phone number corect?

Answer 1

Well done for being suspicious, you would be amazed how many users fall for this!

This is a well known Tech Support Scam do not click anything on that page and do not phone any number on that page.

When this happens, open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)

On the processes tab, locate your browser and end task on that

You can then continue to user your PC and browse the Internet

This is caused by a browser re-direct on a page you are visiting, try to avoid any page that jumps out to this sort of page.

Answer 2

i think this is a scam. i switch the computer of and restarted and all is fine.. . i called the number and got an indian tech telling me to run nfglive.top . asked why and he hung up....

Answer 3

The phone number you mentioned, 18003848837, is likely not a legitimate Microsoft support number. Microsoft does not contact users through unsolicited calls or messages, and their error messages do not include phone numbers. This situation appears to be a tech support scam, which is a common tactic used by scammers to trick users into providing personal information or payment for unnecessary services.

If you encounter such messages, it is important to avoid calling the number and to follow safe practices, such as running a full scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus and contacting Microsoft directly through their official support channels if you need assistance.

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References:

• Tech support scams
• Who do I call for support?