844-326-5028

Was checking my email when an audio recording announced that I need to contact my service provider at 844-326-5028 then press "1" because I had a malicious virus on my computer and it could steal valuable information. Instead, I called my provider Cox Communications with the number I have from them on my cable/ internet bill.  I was then told by my provider, that it could very well be a dangerous virus, and the hackers would probably freeze my computer if I do not pay them a fee to fix.  The Cox service rep told me they can try to get hundreds of dollars from you.  So I asked for their technical support.  Cox tech support offered me a virus protection plan package, or a one time fee to fix the virus if I even had one.  I asked that the fee be waived since I have been a valued customer for 22 years.  No ma'am, but if I would like, they would charge me a one time fee of $99.00 to check it out.  Scam and scammed again!  I will be leaving Cox Communication asap!  They are just as bad as the first scammers!!!

I also got the same message on my computer - a window taken over by "techsupport.xfinity.com" or something like that.  It said I had malware or a virus and that I needed to call this 844 number.  It also provided a case number (968545).  I immediately became suspicious, and googled the number.  It is not listed in any online directory.  So then I called the 800 number I always use for Comcast, and their Internet Security team told me this is a scam.  And since the previous commenter on this page has Cox Communication, why would a legitimate company use the same 800 number for technical support for two unrelated Internet providers?  Total scam.

I got the same message with the same phone number and I use Time Warner Cable.

This number is a scam! It popped up in a separate window. At first I thought it was legit but after googling it I realized it is a scammy number. Good thing I didn't call the number.

Message and recording popped up on computer screen claiming my laptop was infected. Obviously a scam.

I just got the pop up message and I was stupid enough to call the number.  While conversing with the guy I decided to google this.  So I hung up on him and he called back.  I didn't pick up.  My provider is Time Warner.

Saying they were from Rogers Cable

on my pop up screen, it is said from BELL Canada

A message popped up on my computer and stated they were AT&T and stated they ran a scan and my computer was infected with malware.  They gave me a case # and said I should call this number to rectify the situation.  I think when you call they capture all your personal information.

If you have free time, call this number and waste as much of their time as possible. They will try to login to your pc by using log me in. Make million excuses like you cant browse and you cant download, it redirects you to an adult page etc. Only by doing this those [***] will quit trying.

Same message and phone number but with Cogeco

I got the same message and phone number and I use Rogers Canada
Cable.

Screen popped up on my computer stating that I had malware.  Claimed to be from Bell Canada...looked up the number, and here I am.  I knew something wasn't right...

Same thing with me.. only From Telus.

I desperately want to call the number to [***] with them.

My brother just received same pop-up like everyone else here. Good thing my brother took pic of it and forward it too me. I google it and it's scam. Thank you guys for the help. You guys saved my day. My provider is Rogers.

Actually, totally different experience for me. I got a text on my cell simply saying the name of one of my pre-paid credit cards and then a TinyURL.

This link led me to yopami.org, a direct mirror of the card's true login site; a poor way to try and steal my info. Since it's AmEx I'll be passing this on.

BEWARE. Scam in all fashions.

Site's actually not even registered-just ran a search on it