Tag: Tech Support scam

Ads(exe).finacetrack(2).dll Virus Explained

Ads(exe).Finacetrack(2).dll is yet another fake detection from a tech support scam page

Ads(exe).finacetrack(2).dll is a detection name that you can see on websites pretending to be malware infection alerts from Microsoft. Such pages appear all of a sudden, blocking user inputs and displaying a scary message, duplicated with a robotic voice message in the background. The site eventually asks the user to call a “tech support” to… Continue reading Ads(exe).finacetrack(2).dll Virus Explained

Virus Alert (05261) Scam

Scammers find new ways to push people into tech support scams

“Virus Alert (05261)” is a scam pop-up message you can see on a website that looks like a Microsoft page, but with a strange URL. It tries convincing people about their system being in trouble. As proof of it, they show a banner saying about outdated apps, incorrect privacy settings, and more critical problems. The… Continue reading Virus Alert (05261) Scam

Phantom Hacker Scams On The Rise, Target Elderly

Scams known as "Phantom hacker" that target seniors are increasing.

Phantom hacker scams is a specific type of fraud that aims at convincing the victim to transfer the funds due to the non-existent hacker threat. Over the last few months, such scams started targeting senior citizens, which can lead to significant financial losses. Let’s have a look at how this works, and how to avoid… Continue reading Phantom Hacker Scams On The Rise, Target Elderly

What is Microsoft Security Warning Scam?

Fake Microsoft tech support pages and phishing landings are hosted on Microsoft services

Fraudsteds massively employ Microsoft Azure hosting to start Microsoft Security scam pages. They range from a scary warning that blocks your browser window to a phishing pages, indistinguishable from real. Let’s see the most typical types of these scams and their features. What is Windows Defender Security Warning? Fake Windows Defender Security Warning (Microsoft Security… Continue reading What is Microsoft Security Warning Scam?

Fake Amazon and Microsoft Tech Support call centers busted

India has declared war on fake tech support services, extorting money from users worldwide.

Amazon and Microsoft are partnering with CBI to crack down on multiple tech support call centers scams across India. These call centers target customers of Amazon and Microsoft, two of the largest companies in the tech industry, and have defrauded more than 2,000 Amazon and Microsoft customers, mainly in the US. Fake Amazon and Microsoft… Continue reading Fake Amazon and Microsoft Tech Support call centers busted