Have you received a blue Microsoft Warning Alert message?

Maybe after landing on the wrong URL or being diverted to a page after clicking on what you thought was the right URL.

Hey it happens.

These deplorable scam artists embed these descriptive messages into URL’s in hopes of getting you to shell out your hard earned dollars.

They try to create fear with the words they use…

DO NOT IGNORE THIS CRITICAL ALERT.

IF YOU CLOSE THIS PAGE, YOUR COMPUTER ACCESS WITH BE DISABLED TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE TO OUR NETWORK.

Then they try to increase that fear level by saying your information is being captured such as your…

Facebook logins
Credit Card Details
Email Account Logins
Photos stored on your computer

None of this is true…unless you call the number on the screen.

Once you initiate a call, they will try to assure you that they are there to help and everything will be okay.

Since your guard is down, and you believe they will help, they will ask you to download or grant access to a screen sharing software.

Then they will show you codes or programs that you didn’t even know about…most are legit, and some are actually there to prevent intrusions.

Once access is granted…it’s a free for all for the scammers.

They have your computer, your information, your credit card and sadly they haven’t fixed a darn thing.

For MAC users it’s a simple click the red “exit page” button and the warning goes away.

Unfortunately, for PC users, it can become an all day ordeal (less if you know what you are doing) scanning your system, checking for viruses and cleaning out rogue programs.

But never ever call the number displayed on the screen.

It’s a scam.

They will make your computer worse, copy your information and take your money.

Don’t fall for it.

Rob Anspach

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Rob Anspach is affectionately known as “Mr. Sarcasm” to his friends. To everyone else, he’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist, Authority Amplification Expert, Best-Selling Author, Podcaster, Speaker, and Publisher who helps entrepreneurs, experts, and organizations expand their influence, credibility, and legacy.

With more than 30 years of experience building brands and positioning leaders as industry authorities, Rob specializes in authority marketing, storytelling strategy, and digital visibility. He is known for helping experts move beyond simply being known… and become respected, trusted, and remembered.

Rob has authored, co-authored, or produced 65+ books covering topics such as social media marketing, podcasting, copywriting, personal injury law, military law, entrepreneurship, customer experience, life lessons, scams, sarcasm-driven business strategy, and more. His publishing and authority-building clients include attorneys, speakers, doctors, consultants, real estate professionals, coaches, and corporate leaders seeking to elevate their visibility and thought leadership.

He is also the host of The E-Heroes Podcast, featuring 385+ interviews with entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry disruptors. The show is distributed across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and additional global streaming networks.

Through consulting, publishing, and strategic authority positioning, Rob works with businesses and organizations worldwide to help them increase revenue, strengthen brand trust, and capture high-value online opportunities.

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