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Joe Oatis 0 Reputation points
2026-03-10T16:32:05.45+00:00

I got an alert that my computer has been locked up stating my IP address was used without my permission. Please call support immediately. Is this a scam?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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  1. DaveM121 851.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-10T17:04:54.93+00:00

    Well done for being suspicious, you would be amazed how many users fall for this!

    This is a well known Tech Support Scam do not click anything on that page and do not phone any number on that page.

    When this happens, open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)

    On the processes tab, locate your browser and end task on that

    You can then continue to user your PC and browse the Internet

    This is caused by a browser re-direct on a page you are visiting, try to avoid any page that jumps out to this sort of page.

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