'Antivirus Coupons' Tech Support Scam

The 'Antivirus Coupons' tech support scam refers to a campaign on the Internet that is run using phishing pages. The 'Antivirus Coupons' tech support scam is based on the premise that the users load a bad page rigged with errors and are presented with a pop-up window that says their computers are infected, and they can use a coupon for a premium anti-virus solution that can remove viruses, spyware and Trojans. The 'Antivirus Coupons' tech support scam is perceived as an improved scenario of the typical technical support tactic where users are directed to call a help desk straight away. However, Web surfers that load pages like 123care[.]co, which is related to the 'Antivirus Coupons' tech support scam are redirected to a page where they are suggested to use a coupon for a trusted security tool. As you may know, a premium subscription for many security products is priced around 350 USD, and many users may welcome the opportunity to use a coupon.

Computer security researchers warn that the team behind the 'Antivirus Coupons' tech support scam may exploit the reputation of security developers and use phishing pages to provide users with fake discounts. Following the instructions on 23care[.]co and related pages would present you with a payment form and the message 'Something went wrong: N0740E.' The alert may be followed by a redirect to a site where a help desk service is promoted in case you have experienced the 'Something went wrong: N0740E' error report. PC users that are not paying attention may trust the 'Antivirus Coupons' notifications and call phone lines like 858-429-6057, which are not operated by certified technicians. You may be suggested to download a legitimate version of Ammy Admin, TeamViewer, and SupRemo, that was designed to initiate a remote desktop connection and allow a remote operator to control your desktop. Needless to say, the operator that seeks to connect to your system may cause problems and exploit the access to your data. You should not trust messages from 123care[.]co and call the phone numbers listed on affiliated pages. We have detected that there are more than a few clones of 123care[.]co that you can find on the 166.62.1.15 IP address, which includes:

• call-855-345-0911[.]online
• cyber-alert-usa[.]online
• instantpccare[.]com
• onlinetechsupport[.]site
• stopsecuritycheck[.]xyz

Computer users that are suggested to take advantage of the 'Antivirus Coupons' on sites that are not recognized as legitimate partners should not take the opportunity to use the 'Antivirus Coupons.' The 'Antivirus Coupons' tech support scam may include logos from trusted security vendors to fool users. If you are not sure if you can trust the pages that offer 'Antivirus Coupons' you can write to the seller directly and seek confirmation, which is the best way to avoid financial loss. PC uses that experience redirects to 123care[.]co, and its clones may be infected with a browser hijacker. The browser hijacker at hand is a desktop app that you may have installed as a componentof a free program, and it may bring up the 'Antivirus Coupons' pop-ups whenever you open a new tab. It is recommended to remove the programs related to the 'Antivirus Coupons' with the help of a reliable anti-malware scanner.