This phone number was associated with http://http://mdl8i.segura-jer-ome-brow-lock-alert-error-virus-odw903bx.com/a5sDThLP9pdds8YcBX3hXiHM2aRZRILp/tipshesaid.php?cid=7-wNTOHME2DBR4TFHMG7Q1AGMO, which did a pop-up window that said:
"Critical programming error alert
"The website you were attempting to access ahead is infected with malware.
"Unknown users on your computer are attempting to install harmful software and programs which will allow them to steal or delete information. This is including but not limited to photographs, user passwords, instant messages, and credit card numbers.
"We strongly advise that you dial the number for customer care at (844) 904-6719 this very moment for technical support."
Along with the pop-up was an audio loop warning the user of dire consequences if they didn't call this phone number immediately.
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Trying to close the page brings up more pop-ups.
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This phone number was associated with http://http://mdl8i.segura-jer-ome-brow-lock-alert-error-virus-odw903bx.com/a5sDThLP9pdds8YcBX3hXiHM2aRZRILp/tipshesaid.php?cid=7-wNTOHME2DBR4TFHMG7Q1AGMO, which did a pop-up window that said:
"Critical programming error alert
"The website you were attempting to access ahead is infected with malware.
"Unknown users on your computer are attempting to install harmful software and programs which will allow them to steal or delete information. This is including but not limited to photographs, user passwords, instant messages, and credit card numbers.
"We strongly advise that you dial the number for customer care at (844) 904-6719 this very moment for technical support."
Along with the pop-up was an audio loop warning the user of dire consequences if they didn't call this phone number immediately.
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Trying to close the page brings up more pop-ups.
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This has all the earmarks of being a scam.
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Environment: Windows 7, using Firefox browser.
Caller type: Scammer
Number: 844-904-6719
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