'8883098674' Pop-Ups

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'**YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED**
Error # 268D3
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Share your Computer ID (30192)
Do not ignore this critical alert.If you close this page, your computer access will be disabled to prevent further damage to our network.Your computer has alerted us that it has been infected with a virus and spyware. The following information is being stolen…
Facebook Login
Credit Card Details
Email Account Login
Photos stored on this computer
You must contact us immediately so that our engineers can walk you through the removal process over the phone. Please call us within the next 5 minutes to prevent your computer from being disabled.
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Share your Computer ID (30192)'

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