Fake Optimization Software - Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Scams - Frauds

Mcafee Popup Scam Removal Message

MacAfee Popup scam removal messages like the one below are being used to trick potential victims into visiting phishing websites. The phishing websites steal personal or financial information, which will be used fraudulently by scammers....

Blue Whatsapp Scam - New Version Available Malicious App

Cybercriminals are attempting to trick WhatsApp users into installing a malicious app disguised as Blue WhatsApp. The cybercriminals send a message (see below) to potential victims claiming a new version of WhatsApp is available and ask them to click on the link in the same message. The link goes to a malicious website called "whatsapp .top&qu...

Tor.Jack Malware Scam - Chrome is Severely Damaged

If you see fake "Chrome is severely damaged by malware" popup messages like the one below, which claims your computer or mobile is infected with the Tor.Jack malware, please do not follow the instructions in them. This is because the fake popups are scams designed to frighten and trick potential victims into following the instructions in ...

Fake Corona Antivirus used to Install Malware

There is no "Corona Antivirus," therefore, if you come across ads or websites asking you to download such a fake COVID-19 software, please do not. This is because this fake Corona Antivirus is a disguise used by cybercriminals to trick their potential victims into downloading, installing and infecting their computer and mobile devices wit...

Fake Virus Scam and Technical Support Numbers

The Fake Virus implores the victim to call a fake technical support telephone number. The scam cycles through phone numbers in order to avoid detection. The Fake Virus often plays a repeat loop of a Robo-voice warning of credit card theft, pirated software, and other ominous warnings. The scammers work hard to associate with the Microsoft brand wit...

BBB Complaint Virus Email Message Sent by Cybercriminals

Recipients of the fake and malicious Better Business Bureau(BBB) email below are asked not to open the attachment. This is because the attachment is a malicious Microsoft Word document that the cybercriminals behind the virus email are attempting to trick recipients in the opening. If the malicious Microsoft Word document is open and the recipient ...

aolemail-support.ca - it is Fake AOL Technical Support Website

Online users are asked not to contact aolemail-support.ca at 1-844-205-0712 or other telephone numbers for technical support. And, they should also not follow instructions from callers who call them claiming to be technical support representatives from aolemail-support. This is because aolemail-support.ca is fake technical support website that tric...

Do Not Install SpeedFixTool by FixBliss - it is a Fake Windows Optimization Software

SpeedFixTool located at speedfixtool.com is another fake Windows optimization software. The fake software tricks online users into purchasing it by displaying fake scan threat results. Therefore, online users are asked not to download, install or purchase the fake Windows optimization software. Also, it is not recommended that online users call the...

Technicion.ca - it is Fake Technical Support Website

Online users are asked not to contact Technicion.ca at 1-855-215-4485 or other telephone numbers for technical support. And, they should also not follow instructions from callers who call them claiming to be technical support representatives from Technicion. This is because Technicion.ca is fake technical support website that tricks online users in...

"Windows Security Renewal" Fake Anti-virus

There is another fake anti-virus that imitates "Microsoft Security Essentials". This rogue anti-virus is called "Windows Security Renewal". The fake anti-virus displays a false report of viruses, Trojans and other malicious programs on your computer and then asks you to pay for an upgrade to remove these malicious programs from ...

The Website "www.scanpccrashes. in" is Malicious

The website "scanpccrashes. in" has a fake and malicious anti-virus software embedded in it. The malicious website will attempt to trick potential victims into downloading the fake and malicious software by displaying a fake report of viruses, Trojan horse and adware of their computers. This fake report impersonates Microsoft Security Ess...

The website "testminimizerdebug.in" is Malicious

The website "www.testminimizerdebug.in" has been reported as a malicious website by Avast anti-virus software. The website is hosting malwares (fake anti-virus software), which may infect your computer by just visiting it....

Detectorsafetyoptimizer has a Malicious and Fake Anti-virus

I have received a spoofed e-mail yesterday indicating it came from one of my contacts. The e-mail only contained a link (see below), and if you click on the link you will be redirected to a malicious website with a fake anti-virus. This malicious website displayed a false or fake report of viruses and spyware, and asked if I wanted to download an a...

Victim of a Fake Anti-Virus Software Scam Shares Her Story

A victim of a fake anti-virus scam shares her story. While typing her blog, the victim was prompt with an alert, indicating that her computer was infected and she needed to download an anti-virus software to remove the virus. She followed the prompt and install the fake anti-virus software, paid for it, and ended up losing almost all of the data on...

MenaceRescue - It is a Fake Anti-virus and Anti-spyware Software

MenaceRescue is a fake anti-virus / anti-spyware software, which displays a false or fake report of viruses on your computer. It does this to trick you into downloading it, so it can infect your computer. After infection, MenaceRescue displays false advertisements via annoying popup windows and may download other viruses, trojans and spyware onto y...