Potential Scam Warnings
These messages are commonly associated with scams, phishing attempts, or fraudulent activity. If you see one of these, exercise extreme caution.
What this means
Messages in this category often try to trick you into calling fake tech support, entering personal information, or paying money. Real companies and authorities do not operate this way. When in doubt, close the message and go directly to official websites.
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Errors in this Category (20)
Security Warnings Fix Connection Not Private Warning error
Browser detected SSL certificate issue
Security Warnings Fix Chrome Deceptive Site Warning error
Google Safe Browsing flagged this site
Security Warnings Fix Windows Defender Threat Alert error
Windows detected malware on your system
Security Warnings Fix Ransomware Lock Screen Warning error
Ransomware or scareware on your computer
Security Warnings Fix Google Suspicious Sign-in Blocked error
Google blocked an unusual login attempt
Security Warnings Fix Chrome Harmful File Download Warning error
Chrome blocked a potentially harmful download
Security Warnings Fix Firefox Unknown Certificate Issuer error
Firefox does not trust the certificate issuer
Security Warnings Fix Windows Defender High CPU Usage error
Windows Defender using high system resources
Security Warnings Fix Browser Password Breach Alert error
Your saved password was found in a data breach
Security Warnings Fix SSL Handshake Failed Error error
Browser could not complete SSL negotiation
Scam Warnings Fix Fake Microsoft Tech Support Popup error
This is a SCAM - Microsoft never shows popups like this
Scam Warnings Fix Fake Apple ID Locked Email Scam error
This is a phishing email - do NOT click links
Scam Warnings Fix Fake Windows Security Alert Popup error
This is a browser scam - NOT a real Windows alert
Scam Warnings Fix Fake Prize Giveaway Popup Scam error
This is a SCAM - you did not win anything
Scam Warnings Fix Fake Subscription Expiry Email Scam error
This is a phishing attempt to steal payment info
Scam Warnings Fix Fake IRS Tax Scam Call or Email error
This is a SCAM - IRS never threatens arrest by phone
Scam Warnings Fix Fake Package Delivery SMS Scam error
This is a phishing text message scam
Scam Warnings Fix Fake Virus Broadcasting Popup Scam error
This is a tech support SCAM popup
Scam Warnings Fix Fake PayPal Security Email Scam error
This is a phishing email impersonating PayPal
Scam Warnings Fix Fake FBI Browser Lock Ransomware error
This is ransomware or a scam popup - NOT the FBI
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