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Computer Help and Support

MOMFUDSKI

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16. Our AOL got all messed up and my husband wound

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Nov 17, 2023, 12:22 PM

Nov 2023

up on the phone with someone and he paid them $300 to “fix” everything. Didn’t realize it was a scam. 18 months later he dove in and got our credit card company to credit the money back! He got scammed. Be careful.

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I'm getting a support alert with a 1-866 number to call. It says my computer is locked [View all] Siwsan Nov 2023 OP

Probably not legit utopian Nov 2023 #1

I did a control/alt/delete and shut it down. Siwsan Nov 2023 #5

These jerks will lock up your browser pretty easily. I never had them lock up my comp NCIndie Nov 2023 #12

Scam, restart your computer, you'll be fine. Meadowoak Nov 2023 #2

Quick search got this... MiHale Nov 2023 #3

Thanks. I didn't need anything else to add to my anxiety, today!! Siwsan Nov 2023 #8

do a hard shutdown . AllaN01Bear Nov 2023 #4

SCAM - DO NOT CALL! Jirel Nov 2023 #6

I have the Geek Squad and it's always been good for me. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2023 #21

It is a common scam ruth diamond Nov 2023 #7

Reboot should clear it Nictuku Nov 2023 #9

If you have a anti-malware program, run a full scan. TwilightZone Nov 2023 #10

Funny, I just got a local call, gab13by13 Nov 2023 #11

The creeps have found a way to use or impersonate local numbers. nt usonian Nov 2023 #14

Spoofing TwilightZone Nov 2023 #19

Spoofing TwilightZone Nov 2023 #20

It's a scam. Gore1FL Nov 2023 #13

the 1 866 #s DoBW Nov 2023 #15

Our AOL got all messed up and my husband wound MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #16

I see this often.. LPBBEAR Nov 2023 #17

Install a ad blocker ItsjustMe Nov 2023 #18