888-397-3904

This number actually came up on my computer as the Microsoft security number.  It came up in a message that said Microsoft has "blocked my computer due to suspicious activity.".  I believe this is a scam!

This number came up on my computer as the Microsoft security number.  It came up in a message that said Microsoft has "blocked my computer due to suspicious activity.".  Is this a scam?

Got a pop up just now from this number claiming Microsoft Connection.

My wife's laptop was frozen by a hacker; screen display instructed to call 888-397-3404.  Person answering the call posed as Microsoft employee, requested name of bank and other information.

Yes, but what to DO about it!!?

This came up as a block on my kind!e when I try to log on to internet Obviously a scam, but what is the solution!??

Got the same thing yesterday and today.  Different phone numbers.  How do I get my computer unlocked?  What do I do?

This is the second time this number has locked my laptop. Told them I was reporting them to scam dept of FBI.

Shut down your computer, wait about fifteen minutes and turn it back on, it should be clear.

In most cases it is best to clear out the cache, cookies, and history as well, and then install an ad blocker so that you don't see any of those popups anymore.

has my computer locked up. claims to be Microsoft. Is it for real?

Has my computer locked up. Claims to be Microsoft. Is it for real?

Thanks.  It was okay later on last night.  Today it came up with the different phone number.  I shut down and will try again now.  Again, thank you.

I know how to clear everything, but how do I install an ad blocker?

In most cases you can get an ad blocker ad on from your browser's website.  Firefox has several, I use the one with a u in front of it.  I am not sure that Google allows them anymore since it interfers with their advertising but you might be able to find AdBlock Plus.  I'm not sure what Microsoft is allowing.  In most cases the browser will have either ad ons or extensions listed under privacy and security.  If you know how to do the rest, then I am sure you can find what you need.

Thanks so much!

Pete t.
This occurred from typing ‘FA’ vs. Facebook.
Solution as offered above is shutdown and clearing cookies,etc.  wishing Google allowed ad blocker.
But thank goodness for this help.

I have a Ad blocker on Google and it works well-don't know where you get that idea

Google did say that they were going to stop offering ad blockers since it interfered with their ads and would cost them money.  It is possible that you cannot ad one now?  I have one also but it doesn't work all the time.  I would prefer to use Firefox but that doesn't seem to work at a lot of the websites either anymore.

Depends on the blocker. The one i have on Firefox works great. And if that one's working, most likely the one on my Google machine is working too.