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
This message blocks computer users' screens and is supposedly sent by Korps Landelijke Politiedienste (Openbaar Ministerie, CYBERCRIME POLITIE NEDERLAND). This is a scam. The message is not sent by any authority from the Netherlands, it is a ransomware virus created by cyber criminals with the in
The following message is a scam and should not be trusted: BundesKriminalamt (Gesellschaft zur Verfolgung von Urheberrechtsverletzungen (GVU), Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik), "Zugang von Ihrem persönlichen Computer wurde vorläufig aus den unten aufgleisten Gründen gesperrt".
The GARDA (The Guardians of the Peace of Ireland and The National Crime Prevention unit) message, "Your computer has been blocked up for safety reasons listed below", blocks computer screens and demands payment of a 100 Euro fine using PaySafeCard or Ukash to unblock the PC. This is a scam. The m