Windows put a loud message on computer that I had been hacked.

[Taltarzac725]

I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.

It happened while I could not get on Talk of the Villages today.

Wanted to make a note of it. I have no knowledge about what they were doing other than what the guy on the phone said they had been doing. Which I will keep to myself.

[Bill14564]

I hope you didn't dial any number that popped up on the screen. I REALLY hope you didn't type any commands that the guy at that number asked you to type.

The more attention-getting the message was (pop ups, flashing, large letters, blaring sound) the more likely it was an attempt to get you to dial a number and give up personal information.

If I saw something like that I would:
- Disconnect from the internet (disable wifi or unplug the network cable)
- Close all applications, particularly my web browser
- Run anti-virus and anti-malware packages
- Open the web browser again and probably clear recent history and cache
- Reconnect to the internet
- Avoid that particular web page

[retiredguy123]

The loud message was most likely not from Windows or Microsoft.

Calling back the number is risky because you could be making an expensive international call without knowing it. If so, you will be charged for the call, and your phone provider cannot remove the charge because of international agreements. The best thing to do is to turn off the computer immediately and reboot.

[Taltarzac725]

I did not give them much information. Just name.

I was very suspicious. I just wanted the loud stuff to shut off.

And I did not type anything. Just let it make noise.

[retiredguy123]

I hope you didn't dial any number that popped up on the screen. I REALLY hope you didn't type any commands that the guy at that number asked you to type.

The more attention-getting the message was (pop ups, flashing, large letters, blaring sound) the more likely it was an attempt to get you to dial a number and give up personal information.

If I saw something like that I would:
- Disconnect from the internet (disable wifi or unplug the network cable)
- Close all applications, particularly my web browser
- Run anti-virus and anti-malware packages
- Open the web browser again and probably clear recent history and cache
- Reconnect to the internet
- Avoid that particular web page
I agree, but I have never had an issue if I just rebooted the computer.

[Taltarzac725]

I did turn it off. But it was still doing it.

[Taltarzac725]

I will check the number I called to see if it was legit.

[retiredguy123]

I did turn it off. But it was still doing it.
You may need to hold down the power button for about 15 seconds to totally power off, or unplug it.

[Boffin]

I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.

It happened while I could not get on Talk of the Villages today.

Wanted to make a note of it. I have no knowledge about what they were doing other than what the guy on the phone said they had been doing. Which I will keep to myself.

That flashy message was the beginning of a hack attempt.

[Taltarzac725]

BBB Scam Alert: Need tech support? Be careful which number you call (https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/18132-scam-alert-need-help-be-careful-which-number-you-call)

Does seem that was what it was.

Looks like my Windows blocked whatever was going on.

[Altavia]

You need to disconnect from the network and run a Malware and Advanced scan with the antivirus software.

Stay protected with Windows Security - Microsoft Support (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/stay-protected-with-windows-security-2ae0363d-0ada-c064-8b56-6a39afb6a963)


This may take overnight to complete depending on your system.

[Blueblaze]

One thing you can do to greatly limit your exposure to hacks is to quit using Chrome and switch to Firefox, with the "Noscript" add-in.

The only way a hacker can do anything on your computer is when procedural code like Javascript is running. HTML is merely a markup language, it does not execute. Even if you click a hacked link, it's the javascript on that hacker's page that gets you, not the link itself.

The "Noscript" add-in selectively prevents Javascript from running. It's possible to turn off Javascript in Chrome, but it's practically a hidden feature, and it's a sledgehammer compared to the fine control you get with NoScript. With NoScript, you can turn off Javascript entirely (and be amazed at how many sites don't need it at all to be functional). But you can also set it up to only allow scripts that originate from the trusted page you are viewing, while turning off 3rd-party javascripts. 3rd-party scripts are the source of most hacks, and incidentally also the source of nearly all advertising and popups. Turning off 3rd party scripts does often prevent forms from working, but if you are on a site that you trust enough to fill out a form, you can enable all scripts for just that one tab, though a simple selection on the Noscript menu at the top of the page.

Chrome is a proprietary browser owned by Google. Google can and does anything they want with it. Their entire business model is collecting and selling their user's privacy. Firefox, on the other hand, is "Open Source". That means that programmers all over the world can see the code and sound the alarm if they see it's been hacked or if the company is doing something with it they shouldn't.

Controlling who can execute code on your computer is a nuisance. It seems outrageous that we even have to go to such lengths to prevent it. But at least it's still possible, for as long as Firefox still exists.

[retiredguy123]

I use the Microsoft Edge browser with Windows 11. I have received a few of these loud hacking messages. I turned off the computer, rebooted, and everything was fine.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

One thing you can do to greatly limit your exposure to hacks is to quit using Chrome and switch to Firefox, with the "Noscript" add-in.

The only way a hacker can do anything on your computer is when procedural code like Javascript is running. HTML is merely a markup language, it does not execute. Even if you click a hacked link, it's the javascript on that hacker's page that gets you, not the link itself.

The "Noscript" add-in selectively prevents Javascript from running. It's possible to turn off Javascript in Chrome, but it's practically a hidden feature, and it's a sledgehammer compared to the fine control you get with NoScript. With NoScript, you can turn off Javascript entirely (and be amazed at how many sites don't need it at all to be functional). But you can also set it up to only allow scripts that originate from the trusted page you are viewing, while turning off 3rd-party javascripts. 3rd-party scripts are the source of most hacks, and incidentally also the source of nearly all advertising and popups. Turning off 3rd party scripts does often prevent forms from working, but if you are on a site that you trust enough to fill out a form, you can enable all scripts for just that one tab, though a simple selection on the Noscript menu at the top of the page.

Chrome is a proprietary browser owned by Google. Google can and does anything they want with it. Their entire business model is collecting and selling their user's privacy. Firefox, on the other hand, is "Open Source". That means that programmers all over the world can see the code and sound the alarm if they see it's been hacked or if the company is doing something with it they shouldn't.

Controlling who can execute code on your computer is a nuisance. It seems outrageous that we even have to go to such lengths to prevent it. But at least it's still possible, for as long as Firefox still exists.

You can use NoScript on Chrome too, it's available on GooglePlay for download and installation to the browser.

Just keep in mind, if you use websites that require javascript to function, those websites will cease to work if you have NoScript running.

Most of the sites I use, use javascript.

[Taltarzac725]

I ran some kind of advanced scan that took 15 minutes to do.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I ran some kind of advanced scan that took 15 minutes to do.

I hope you didn't run a scan that the guy on the phone told you to run. If so, you might have just installed ransomware, and they'll be able to control your computer and shut it down any time they want until you pay them. And then they can do it again. And again. And again.

[Taltarzac725]

I hope you didn't run a scan that the guy on the phone told you to run. If so, you might have just installed ransomware, and they'll be able to control your computer and shut it down any time they want until you pay them. And then they can do it again. And again. And again.

No. I had no idea whom I was talking to so I just acted really stupid which is for me sometimes rather easy.

[Bill14564]

I spend a lot of time visiting sites but haven't seen a hacking popup in several years, either:
1. You all are visiting some really sketchy sites;
2. I've been extremely lucky and should probably by more lottery tickets; or
3. An adblocker (I use ABP) might help block hacking popups too

[coralway]

Stay away from the porn

[Taltarzac725]

Stay away from the porn

I was looking at the Will Rogers' quote about some animal eating a bull. Or something like that. It was in a frame of some kind. I mean the quote.

[Velvet]

No. I had no idea whom I was talking to so I just acted really stupid which is for me sometimes rather easy.

It’s a very common reaction to something startling and unexpected. I am not sure what to suggest for you but I wish you the best and I’m learning too from the many suggestions here.

[Taltarzac725]

It’s a very common reaction to something startling and unexpected. I am not sure what to suggest for you but I wish you the best and I’m learning too from the many suggestions here.

That was my reasoning. And this person might be targeting others in the Villages and elsewhere. He had an Indian accent.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

That was my reasoning. And this person might be targeting others in the Villages and elsewhere. He had an Indian accent.

It's someone working in what's known as a "boiler room operation." They probably are in India, or Pakistan. They're not targeting locations. They have no idea who you are, or where you are. And they don't care. You clicked on something that sent a bit of data into your hard drive, and at some point, a series of commands (or another click) triggered the ransomware notice. Calling the number validates you as a willing victim. Now they know your phone number (caller ID), and they know you click on things you probably shouldn't click on.

If it happens again, shut your computer off without clicking on anything, or calling anyone. Then unplug your computer and your printer (data can store in your smart printer too). Then call a computer repair company nearby (there are a few around) and have them deal with it. Make sure they create a full backup and boot drive of your computer on a thumb drive AFTER they've cleaned it up. It'll probably cost you a couple hundred bucks - which is what it'd cost the first time you call the number on the pop-up warning. If you pay the pop-up people, they'll do it again, but next time it'll cost double. And they'll keep doing it, until you realize that whatever was on your hard drive, wasn't worth paying more for. And you throw the computer away and buy a new one.

[barbara828]

Absolutely

[MplsPete]

Or, just buy an Apple computer.

[banjobob]

Never respond to those types of scare notices. all are hackers

[spinner1001]

I was looking at the Will Rogers' quote about some animal eating a bull. Or something like that. It was in a frame of some kind. I mean the quote.

Based on what you described, I believe the webpage that you visited was a fraudster’s website. The visual and audio warnings you observed are part of the features of the webpage similar to a pop-up advertisement on a legitimate website.

Fraudster’s like this typically are an organized crime organization in a foreign country, not someone sitting in mom’s basement.

The FBI classifies this kind of internet crime as call center fraud. The link below is to the latest annual FBI report on internet crime. Call center fraud is covered on page 16. Your scam was the tech support call center kind. Hundreds of millions of dollars are lost each year to this kind of fraud according to the report.

https://www.ic3.gov/Media/PDF/AnnualReport/2022_IC3Report.pdf

[spinner1001]

Or, just buy an Apple computer.

OP’s issue was not an actual computer virus. Apple owners can still be victims of call center fraud.

[spinner1001]

That was my reasoning. And this person might be targeting others in the Villages and elsewhere. He had an Indian accent.

These kinds of frauds by organized crime groups have shotgun strategies, not targeted to smaller geographic areas. It’s a numbers game for internet OCG’s.

You went to a criminal’s webpage; they did not come to you. (In case you are interested, those kinds of webpages are likely constructed by some skilled website programmer who is crowdsourcing open information from across the internet.)

Recognizing how these kinds of criminals commit their frauds is the best defense from becoming a victim.

[jojo]

That happened to me when I accidentally miss-keyed Ninite, the safe site for downloading programs. Bells went off. The screen was flashing and blaring. I knew immediately why it happened. I instantly shut down the computer. That's all I did and I have had no problems with the computer since.

[rsmurano]

Who did you call, the number on the screen? If you did, you never ever do that. Did the guy on the call tell you to run a scan? If so, you just ran a program that went out and scanned your computer for info that they can use for future transactions. Windows is the worst computer to use to get hacked, 99% of every computer hack is done on windows.
You need to get a total security package for your computer to help protect you from future hacks.
The most important thing to do now, using a different computer or iPhone (because you could be running a Pam that captures all keystrokes) is to change every password to every bank account, brokerage, financial institution, then to every company you have an account for.

My buddy just had this happen to him but luckily he called me before he called the number on the screen. He didn’t have any security program on his computer, but he does now. Since I’m not a windows guy (never was, never will be), I told him to call Microsoft support to get help and use the support number you find on Microsoft.com.

In the future, if you get any screen that tells you ‘you’ve been compromised’, never call the number on the screen. If the screen shows it came from Microsoft, on another computer or phone, go to Microsoft.com and use the number you find there. I get some phishing emails sometimes from PayPal, Best Buy, whoever, indicating thanks for this large purchase. I just go out to PayPal to look at my activity. I also subscribe to lifelock which alerts me on every transaction in my name or my wife’s.

[Blueblaze]

Another thing you can do is to use the Webroot virus scanner. It has an add-in for your browser that scans every page before it opens for known hacks. It probably would have detected that page the moment you attempted to open it and prevented it from opening.

NoScript is not going to help if you click a link to an unknown site and wind up on a page built by a hacker, unless you use it to turn Javascript completely off.

If you insist on clicking every interesting link you see on the internet, at least turn off Javascript first, and run a page scanner like Webroot.

[jswirs]

I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.

It happened while I could not get on Talk of the Villages today.

Wanted to make a note of it. I have no knowledge about what they were doing other than what the guy on the phone said they had been doing. Which I will keep to myself.

Same thing happens to me occasionally. I immediately shut everything down and don't turn it back on for several hours. Yes, it is an attempt to get information from you, for their nefarious purposes.

[JoelJohnson]

I stopped using Windows with Version 7. I had used a Chromebook for many years, but when I saw Linux Mint I converted my laptop to Linux Mint and never looked back. I still use the Chromebook 99% of the time, but every now and then I find something the Chromebook can't do (like reading strange extensions). I will NEVER use Windows again.

[Vailyn116]

It’s a scam. I got caught up in that one. Close down.

[Dusty_Star]

[QUOTE=Taltarzac725;2295483]I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.
/QUOTE]

The very first thing you should do, if it ever happens again, is to disbelieve what the hackers are telling you. Meaning: SHUT IT DOWN immediately. Do not make note of the number they want you to call, do not call the number. Do not do anything they want you to do. Since you said it continued to blare after you shut it down, then power all of your computer equipment down. Some of the hackers are getting sophisticated, they are con men. If you feel guilty doing the exact opposite of what they instruct, then feel free to blame me.
Good luck battling them.

[NotGolfer]

I didn't scroll through all the responses so this might be a repeat of someone else. I've had that happen too. What we do is close the computer, unplug it then take the battery out briefly and put it back in. There might be a screen that will say "computer shut down improperly" but that's o.k. I was also told to simutantiously hold down the CTRL button with #4. I haven't tried that one----yet. These things pop up to steal your information so do NOT call or click on anything else "they" provide. Years ago---I did dial up the #800 and talked with a foreign guy. Somehow I had the for-sight to tell him I'd call him back (I didn't) and I hung up. A bit later I was told what these are. I just had a pop-up a week or so ago when I'd clicked on, what I thought was, an article of----I can't recall it now---what may have been a current event. These guys are getting savvy with their phishing!! So, watch out with clicking links!!!

[DannoMac]

I just watched a new movie called the beekeeper and the theme is exactly what you described happened to you. The victim managed millions in others accounts that were all compromised. Good movie

[CartColor]

You called?? uggggh Cyber Security Software and Anti-Malware | Malwarebytes (https://www.malwarebytes.com/)

[arickis]

I have gotten this before and it is a little scary. Just turn off and reboot, all will be ok.









I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.

It happened while I could not get on Talk of the Villages today.

Wanted to make a note of it. I have no knowledge about what they were doing other than what the guy on the phone said they had been doing. Which I will keep to myself.

[Taltarzac725]

You need to disconnect from the network and run a Malware and Advanced scan with the antivirus software.

Stay protected with Windows Security - Microsoft Support (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/stay-protected-with-windows-security-2ae0363d-0ada-c064-8b56-6a39afb6a963)


This may take overnight to complete depending on your system.

I have done everything suggested on this thread.

Thanks.

They used a Will Rogers quote about bull to get in I believe as that is what I was clicking on when that very loud irritating message came on. I did turn it off to stop the noise but must have not waited long enough as it was there when I turned it back on.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Or, just buy an Apple computer.

A big reason why I made the switch to Apple years ago. Yes, they cost much more than a $300 window machine. However, Apple does not pack it full of all that crapware that you get on a Windows machine, then the proprietary laptop manufacturer's crapware on top of Microsofts, plus 95% of the world's bugs, viruses, pop-ups, and hack attempts. Don't get me started on the long delays booting up or that blue screen of death or the freeze-out message "Don't touch your computer while Microsoft is updating Update 2 of 20."

Once you get used to navigating around on an Apple, you will never go back. So much less hassle, so much more pleasure using it. Smooth seamless updates, restores, backups, cloud storage, etc.

Nope, don't miss those windows based craptops and desktops one bit. Yes, they cost quite a bit more. Yes, they last me between 3 and 8 years (usually the battery is my issue) each which is much longer than a disposable windows machine. Yes, they are much more pleasant to use with far less hassle.

[MidWestIA]

unplug and take to Jacob's Computers of Wildwood do NOTHING with it - you cannot trust anything there

PS this is why you backup your pc now and then get syncbackfree

[Flash]

[QUOTE=Taltarzac725;2295483]I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.
/QUOTE]

The very first thing you should do, if it ever happens again, is to disbelieve what the hackers are telling you. Meaning: SHUT IT DOWN immediately. Do not make note of the number they want you to call, do not call the number. Do not do anything they want you to do. Since you said it continued to blare after you shut it down, then power all of your computer equipment down. Some of the hackers are getting sophisticated, they are con men. If you feel guilty doing the exact opposite of what they instruct, then feel free to blame me.
Good luck battling them.

[virtue51]

I would suggest that you bring your computer to Geek Squad or MMD in Lady Lake.

[LianneMigiano]

...and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity...
The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing...IT'S A SCAM!!!!!!! I have had this happen at least 4 times over the past few years. All I do is shut the computer OFF TOTALLY - regardless of what it said to do. Then I wait a bit and go about business as usual. DO NOT TALK TO THEM. DO NOT GIVE THEM ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER. DO NOT PROVIDE THEM WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO (as they will guarantee that they can fix your problem).:evil6:

[Taltarzac725]

I would suggest that you bring your computer to Geek Squad or MMD in Lady Lake.

I have changed important passwords and run a lot of safety measures. It should be OK but I will watch stuff very carefully.

[Taltarzac725]

IT'S A SCAM!!!!!!! I have had this happen at least 4 times over the past few years. All I do is shut the computer OFF TOTALLY - regardless of what it said to do. Then I wait a bit and go about business as usual. DO NOT TALK TO THEM. DO NOT GIVE THEM ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER. DO NOT PROVIDE THEM WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD INFO (as they will guarantee that they can fix your problem).:evil6:

I did not give them anything. My computer was frozen if I am remember correctly and I was very suspicious about the person who answered when I called the number.

They said they would notify the bank and police but I never told them which bank nor which police station.

The guy claimed someone had hacked my computer and was using my name to do criminal things.

They hung up eventually.

It still really makes me mad.

[Biker Dog]

You should pull your credit report for peace of mind.:bowdown:

[rsmurano]

“ I did not give them anything. My computer was frozen if I am remember correctly and I was very suspicious about the person who answered when I called the number.

They said they would notify the bank and police but I never told them which bank nor which police station.”

Sorry to say this, but they probably have all of this info now because they told you to run a program that ran for 15 minutes.
I have always been an Apple computer user since the 70’s, used Linux at work since 2000. I used to hire people that did Windows and they spent 1 weekend a month applying security patches to their windows servers and windows still get 99% of all the hacks.
Get LifeLock so it will alert you when any strange activity occurs in your bank accounts or brokerage accounts.

[Girlcopper]

[QUOTE=Taltarzac725;2295497]I will check the number I called to see if it was legit.[/QUOTE
I can tell you it wasn’t legit. They probably tried to hack into your computer and might have managed it. Why would you call a phone number not knowing what it is???]

[CoachKandSportsguy]

I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

One step to help thwart any hack is to NEVER save a financial account nor a password in the browser for autofill, no credit card numbers, etc. That is for what the hackers are trying to extract from your computer. Have a file not in a windows office file name, with account and passwords, and copy and paste both from there every time.

I have all mine saved in a text file with a programming language file extension of a very rarely used software. most would not recognize the file extension and its a text file.

Also use in private or other incognito browser sessions to eliminate the use of cookies and other saved information feature for financial web site use. .

good luck. .

[rochellepfaff]

I did not give them much information. Just name.

I was very suspicious. I just wanted the loud stuff to shut off.

And I did not type anything. Just let it make noise.

That was absolutely a scam. NEVER call the number they give you. Just shut off the computer. It won't hurt anything. I repeat -NEVER CALL THE # THEY GIVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

[bowlingal]

control Alt delete together will delete those annoying messages. I had that also , along with a loud message that I could not turn off, shutting off the computer DID NOT work. scared the cr-p out of me! Control Alt Delete...remember that!, my computer guy told me this simple trick

[midiwiz]

HOLY WOW! most you guys are cyber security nightmares!!! nothing like making it super easy for the hackers, keep up the awesome work.

[Singerlady]

VIRUS! Take it to a computer store to have it fixed!

[Topspinmo]

I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.

It happened while I could not get on Talk of the Villages today.

Wanted to make a note of it. I have no knowledge about what they were doing other than what the guy on the phone said they had been doing. Which I will keep to myself.


Known scammers tactic trying to get you to Click or call and give them control access to your computer. Best to clear history shut computer off disconnect internet connection wait while for hard drive to spin down. And reboot. Windows full of back ground scammer site’s with catchy phrases get you to click on them.

[loufromnewjersey]

Do Alt-Ctrl-Del then sign out then restart

[Mistymom]

If I should change to Firefox, will it carry over all my bookmarks and stored passwords? Of course I don't store finacial, etc passwords on my computer.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

If I should change to Firefox, will it carry over all my bookmarks and stored passwords? Of course I don't store finacial, etc passwords on my computer.

not sure, but don't save the account numbers either, not just passwords. . account numbers login screen names should NEVER appear automatically.

[jimjamuser]

Or, just buy an Apple computer.
That's what I did. My previous computer was old and useless just like I am becoming.

[Taltarzac725]

That's what I did. My previous computer was old and useless just like I am becoming.

We had a Telikin which I still use on occasion when it works. It worked really well for my Dad except for the camera which could only get the top of his head unless he was standing up and way back.

Hard to have a COVID Dr. visit -- over the Internet only-- when the physician could only see my Dad's forehead and above.

Telikin : Simple, Easy to Use Touchscreen Computers for Seniors (https://www.telikin.com/)

[frayedends]

To the Op, if you clicked any links, or anything on your screen or followed any instructions by the person on the phone, I would lock your credit. You can do this through Experian or some other credit agencies. If they gained access to your computer they could have your payment info and personal info. They may try to open credit accounts with that info. It's not enough to get your computer checked out. Watch your accounts carefully.

[Taltarzac725]

To the Op, if you clicked any links, or anything on your screen or followed any instructions by the person on the phone, I would lock your credit. You can do this through Experian or some other credit agencies. If they gained access to your computer they could have your payment info and personal info. They may try to open credit accounts with that info. It's not enough to get your computer checked out. Watch your accounts carefully.

I will. Thanks.

I did not follow any instructions by the man who answered the number. He did not give any. He did have me on hold for 5 minutes which he said he was going to do. Then came on and said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing and that this person was doing illegal stuff using my name. He said they would contact the police and the bank but I never gave him any information except that the bank was close and so were the police. Then he must have hung up. I gave them my name and spelled it.

I then ran a scrub using Windows. And then also used a 15 minute more extensive cleansing. And then put some other stuff on computer.

I did want to document this though. That is why I put it on Talk of the Villages as well as to keep it happening to others on Talk of the Villages.

[Topspinmo]

I will. Thanks.

I did not follow any instructions by the man who answered the number. He did not give any. He did have me on hold for 5 minutes which he said he was going to do. Then came on and said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing and doing illegal stuff using my name. He said they would contact the police and the bank but I never gave him any information except that the bank was close and so were the police. Then he must have hung up. I gave them my name and spelled it.

I then ran a scrub using Windows. And then also used a 15 minute more extensive cleansing. And then put some other stuff on computer.

I did want to document this though. That is why I put it on Talk of the Villages as well as to keep it happening to others on Talk of the Villages.

Did you allow access to your computer? If you did take hammer to it. :crap2: windows security about as go as sifter holding water.

[Taltarzac725]

Did you allow access to your computer? If you did take hammer to it. :crap2: windows security about as go as sifter holding water.

There is not much on my computer in my name. I am on Talk of the Villages obviously and on some places like Facebook.

We will see. I will keep on close watch on things. I often have to change passwords.

[Whitley]

I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.

It happened while I could not get on Talk of the Villages today.

Wanted to make a note of it. I have no knowledge about what they were doing other than what the guy on the phone said they had been doing. Which I will keep to myself.

"That guy that you spoke with is most likely a scammer in an office in India. Do not contact or click on any link.

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"That guy that you spoke with is most likely a scammer in an office in India. Do not contact or click on any link.

I will not again.

I am new to Windows. At least since 2011 or so. We did have Windows before that.