A Pop-Up Says Your Computer Has a Virus? Don't Call. Do This Instead.
A loud warning says your computer is infected and tells you to call Microsoft? It's a scam. Here's how to close it safely, and what to do if you already called.
Scam Protection
What to do right now if something looks wrong, and how to spot the next scam before it reaches you.
Computer, email and link scams
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Help right now Clicked a Link in a Scam Email or Text? What to Do Right Now
Clicked a link you now think was a scam? Don't panic. Find what you did, from 'I only clicked' to 'I gave my card number', and follow those steps.
Lost money or shared personal details?
Call your bank first, using the number on the back of your card. Then you can get free, confidential help from the National Elder Fraud Hotline:
1-833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311)
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time. Run by the U.S. Department of Justice, for adults 60 and older.