The following message is a scam: Kriminalpolitisentralen, Politiets Sikkerhetstjeneste and Det kongelige Justis - og Beredskapsdepartementet, "OBS! Datamaskinen din har blitt blokkert av sikkerhetsmessige grunner nevnt nedenfor". This message blocks the user's screen, demanding payment of a NOK 10
The following message is a scam: Poliisihallituksen, Keskusrikospoliisi, Poliisin Tekniikkakeskus, "HUOMIO! Titokonesi on lukittu turvallisuuden vuoksi allamainittujen syiden takia". This message is not related to any legitimate authorities from Finland, it is a ransomware virus created by cyber c
The ICE Cyber Crime Center message locks computer users' screens demanding payment of a $400 fine for alleged law violations. This is a scam. The message has no connection with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and was created by cyber criminals in the hope that unsuspecting PC users belie
The Arma dei Carabinieri message, "ATTENZIONE! Il Suo computer personale è stato bloccato per motivi di sicurezza per le seguenti ragioni", blocks the user's computer screen, demanding payment of a 100 Euro fine (using PaySafeCard or Ukash) in order to unblock it. This is a scam. This message sho
The Trusted Saver (TrustedSaver) browser add-on promises to save Internet users time and money whilst shopping online. This browser extension displays coupon and deals ads when Internet users visit online shopping websites such as BestBuy, 1-800-Flowers, Walmart, etc. Note that while this browser
The Record Checker browser add-on (compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox) promises to enhance Internet users' browsing experience by displaying insightful reports regarding individuals' public records. This browser add-on is developed by Gen Technologies Apps and c
The following message is a scam: New Zealand E-crime Lab (Centre Foe critical Infrastructure Protection), "ATTENTION! Your computer has been blocked for safety reasons listed below". The message blocks the computer screen and demands payment of a NZD $100 fine using Ukash for alleged law infringe
The following message is a scam and should not be trusted: Grupo de Delitos Telemáticos and Dirección General de la Policia y de la Guardia Civil, "Atención! Su ordenador personal ha sido bloqueado por razones de seguridad vistos los motivos abajo detallados". This message is not related to legit
The Ministry of Public Safety Canada and Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police message, "ATTENTION! Your computer has been blocked for safety reasons", is a scam and should not be trusted. This message is not sent by legitimate authorities from Canada, it is a ransomware virus created by cyber
The Mandiant U.S.A Cyber Security (FBI. Department of Defense and U.S.A. Cyber Crime Center) message, "Your computer has been blocked up for safety reasons listed below", is a scam. This message blocks computer screens and demands payment of a $300 fine using MoneyPak or MoneyGram for supposed la