877-254-1208

Is this a real number?

I received a pop-up window on my computer saying attention Telus user your computer may have been compromised and to call this number.  It has nothing to do with Telus and in all fact they are looking to gain access your computer.  Do not call the number and do not give out any personal information period! Update your virus software and run a thorough scan to ensure no viruses have been installed on your computer.

This message also popped up on my computer while I was researching on the web, though referred to my internet provider.  Shortly thereafter, I got a pop up from my virus program saying it had blocked access.  Don't believe this popup!  Do not call the number

I have been getting this pop-ups on my computer screen and gets on the way of my work.  Anything that I type opens a new window and a "Virus Warning" window pops up and states that my computer is compromised 94% and my data will be lost unless I call 877-254-1208. I called the number and it sounds like telemarketing.  I hang up and then I looked up the number on the web.
Anyone knows how to make the pop-ups stop.  Please help.

A good place to start is to run the program 'malwarebytes' in safe boot. A freeware program like 'ccleaner' would be useful to clear your system/browser cache as well. But DO NOT call that 1-877 number again & DO NOT turn over control of your computer to anyone but yourself, or a local repair shop. In future make sure you have backups of your files & system. Usually a good idea not to store passwords, banking info, personal info on your computer.

It is a scam and I have to hit a new computer.

No call, number was included in thing that popped up as I attempted to add a new folder to my Yahoo mail:

"I SEE YOU ARE A Northern Arkansas Telephone Company CUSTOMER.

READ BEFORE CONTINUING.

Are you concerned that your Windows computer may have potential security alerts?

Please call TOLL FREE for IMMEDIATE assistance now at 877-254-1208.

Before you close this window it is strongly advised that you call now for assistance at 877-254-1208.

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----- Note: earlier received identical message, but with  855-780-0310. ----

This is absolutely a scam, designed to fool those who may not be tech savvy and who may call for assistance. These are commonly used to scam the elderly and other vulnerable folks out of their money. These sorts of people, to me, are the worst of the worst, so I gave them a call and repeatedly tried to seduce the lady on the other end of the line with inappropriate and degrading comments. I just kept intensifying it and made her extremely uncomfortable, until I finally stopped and just lectured her about how horrible her scamming is. She sighed, called me some choice words, and hung up.

I called after message popped up...felt uneasy so called sprint support from my other phone and was advised of scam

They installed their program on your computer, which you can remove with following action

Just go to your computer
Press Start ---> Control Panel---> Programs & Features ---> Click on INSTALLED ON (in title grey color) ---> look for latest program on top 2-3 lines (i forgot the name, should be like PCPrice or something) ---> right click this program ----> unInstall

Restart your computer

No more worries

This pop up appeared saying it was from Century Link and I needed to call this number to control pop ups. I did not call. I Googled the number which took me to this site.