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⚠ Verified Phishing Email
Do not click any links in this email. Do not call any phone numbers listed. Report it to your email provider as phishing.
"Your Computer is Infected! Immediate Action Required - Call IT Support"
Phishing Email Subject Line
Spoofed Sender
IT Help Desk <support@tech-alert-system.com>
Scam Category
Tech Support Scam
Typical Call to Action
Call the 'IT support' number to resolve the virus; scammer gains remote access and installs malicious software or charges for unnecessary repairs.
What To Do
- 1.Do not click any links or call any numbers in the email.
- 2.Mark the email as phishing/spam in your email client.
- 3.Forward phishing emails to reportphishing@apwg.org.
- 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- 5.If you clicked a link, change your passwords and monitor your accounts.