This scam website displays fake error and virus messages/warning claiming that a computer is blocked due to some unusual activity, and it is infected with spyware and some other virus. In other words, users do not visit such pages intentionally. Usually, technical support scam websites are promoted through deceptive advertisements, other untrustworthy websites, and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). None of the legitimate error or other messages from Microsoft ever include a phone number and encourage users to call it. In one way or another, these scams have to be ignored. It is common that scammers ask users to provide remote access to their computers as well.
Scammers behind tech-support scams attempt to trick unsuspecting users into paying money for unnecessary or even fake software, services. Typically, technical support scam websites are designed to display fake error messages or virus alerts to trick visitors into calling the provided number in order to receive support. What is Microsoft Security Essentials Alert?
