Anyone else got this scam?

[StarShot]

Anyone else get this scam? I had it a couple of days ago and today it popped up again. Needless to say, I didn't answer or call the number...

UPDATE...I use Safari with the paid edition of Malware running. I wasn't about to click on anything in the post, but I did try to run the telephone number and got replies that it looked not legit.

 

[lclev]

I use DirectX Swift and Malwarebytes - the free editions if I suspect an issue. Also clearing your cookies on your browser can help a lot. I have not seen that specific popup but I have seen many similar. I do not use Safari for that reason. Just a personal preference but I use Brave browser and I have no issues.

 

[russell_314]

It looks just like the pop-ups that target Windows users. I would avoid whatever website that came from because if they have scams like that on their website there could be worse things like malware embedded. No antivirus or anti-malware will protect you from everything.

If you have to go to this site, do it inside of a virtual machine that’s cut off from your physical machine. At least that will give you some level of protection.

 

[mi7chy]

Not on Chrome with uBlock Origin.

 

[russell_314]

Not on Chrome with uBlock Origin.

Don’t get too attached to uBlock origin because Google is about to deprecate it. There’s going to be a light version that’s less effective but if you want actual uBlock origin, your only choice is Firefox.

 

[southerndoc]

Don’t get too attached to uBlock origin because Google is about to deprecate it. There’s going to be a light version that’s less effective but if you want actual uBlock origin, your only choice is Firefox.

Sounds like a lot of us are going to switch to Firefox.

 

[mi7chy]

Always have a backup plan. Chrome > Edge > Firefox. That rumor has been floating around forever though so unlikely to happen.

 

[xraydoc]

I use 1blocker on my iPhone/iPad (screenshot posted is from an iPad). I've never gotten one of these.
Also use it in Safari on my Mac.