Microsoft Virus Alert Pop-Up Scam

tech support scam

A pop-up on a website claims the computer is infected and provides a phone number for 'Microsoft support'. The fake technician requests remote access and charges for unnecessary software or services.

Known Contact Details

Phone Number

069 265 5686

Website

https://login-online.com

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Standard Bank or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

unemployed

Eastern Cape

1 reported

How This Scam Works

Fake virus pop-up → call support number → remote access → charge for fake services.

Reported Locations

Bellville, Western Cape, South AfricaSecunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa

1 report

Est. R 3 588 lost

First reported 26 January 2026

Last reported 17 May 2026

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Microsoft Virus Alert Pop-Up Scam

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