Threat Database Fake Warning Messages 'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' Pop-up

'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' Pop-up

By GoldSparrow in Fake Warning Messages

'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' is a fraudulent pop-up warning that may be produced with the goal to trick computer users into believing that a variety of computer infections or system issues were found on their PCs. 'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' Pop-up is included in an online scam that may strive to induce PC users to call a fictitious online technical support service number that is, undoubtedly, paid. 'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' Pop-up may recommend computer users to dial the number 1(800) 820-1685. If a PC user makes a call to the support number or any similar online support showed by 'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' Pop-up, this may cost him lots of money although they haven't repaired any problems on the PC. In reality, 'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' Pop-up may be used for displaying pop-up advertisements, dispersing adware or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that may later result in a variety of problems on the PC. The first one to call the PC user may be the 'When Was Your Last Virus Scan?' Pop-up if a connected adware infection has collected contact details on the PC of the computer user. Gathered data may be transferred to a distant server so that a representative can contact the computer user and declare that he has remotely recognized an issue on a computer system.

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