Message popped up on my MacBook saying it was not secure and if I didn't call within 5 minutes my computer would be disabled. Initial message said my details of credit card, Facebook login and personal photos had been compromised. I called (stupidly) and quickly realised it was a scam. No identification when they called, and wanted a lot of information from me, particularly the numbers at the end of the message that popped up. IGNORE IGNORE IGNORE

Scammers trying to convince people to install malware.

I called the number but realised it was a scam when he asked me to type and address in my computer to give him access

I got the message popping on my Mac..I called and they asked me money to fix.i said f*ck you..why police are not taking action as they know this is scam..Our personal information has been compromised ,but no one cares..

1800 958 223 : Re-routed numbers to a nasty and sophisticated call centre based in India that pretends to be working as or for Microsoft support team.( Apple computers are an easy target). They are FAKE, FAKE, FAKE. Those scums are installing malwares and viruses from popups or with bundles software as Adobe Flash. More importantly, Adult sites are 98% to be found as their favourite way of passing their viruses (eg: " DepFile " as host files). Your internet browser suddenly freeze and your computer is being frozen. Best way is to shut your computer down ( by pressing power button for 20-30 to seconds ...or, Press ESC continuously for 10-15 seconds ...or to make sure, unplug Your computer). Fear and stress will take over with messages saying that your computer has had a virus attack. Restart with a clean browser cache and a run of a antivirus if you have one. Talk to someone (to your local computer guy) if you are not reassured or still in distress.This is a free phone call number, that’s targeting Australian audience. Note that nothing has changed in your computer system but check if some extensions had been added to your browser.If you do a lot of surfing the net, always run Task Manager that can stop any further damage. Do not let those curry scumbags win.
CALL YOUR BANK, CANCEL YOUR TRANSACTION.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8771

Same thing happened to me!
I stupidly called and stayed on the phone all the way until they said it would cost me $199 USD then I laughed and said goodbye. scammers scammers scammers!

I have fallen victim to this !!!! someone please give me advice on how to undo whatever they have done to my computer ??

I called this number and gave them all my info then my partner stopped me and told me to hangup. Its a scam!!! please dont call!!! I had to cancel my Bank details and all my emails.

pooped a message saying my computer will be disabled in minute and called this number ,was askinf for 199 usd,also he was accessing my computer wtf,but i said sorry mate and pooped in google with number and realised its fake,scam

I even arranged that Indian morons to have remote access and paid $275 US to fix my computer. Later on realised it was scame, so reported to the police and cancelled master cared. Still don't know what they've to my computer.

I called them for 1 hour delaying them and just absolutely taking the piss out of them. Was funny to hear them get mad and upset at the end when they realised I wasted their time

Same, message popped up on my Mac....not sure how they manage to get and keep the number after so many complaints?

Same same - error message and voice on computer - I called but knew straight away it was dodgy straight away so I hung up - still don't know how to fix the problem though

The msg popped up on my MacBook, while I was trying to log in WhatsApp web, all my pages on google chrome were freezed, it alertly said my info will get lost if Don't call this number, did called and very soon Realised it's a scam, the guy who answered with really strong Indian accent, asked where my local area code is, and what type the browser, my partner stopped me giving any info away. Scam

Why isnt there a site to report these numbers? Surely if they have a number then they have an Australian contact person to open the phone account. Hold that person responsible and see how long before they spill the beans on the "masterminds" behind it. Surely ASIC, Fair Trading or the Police should be interested in these people. Having a local contact number is way different to annoying, faceless, overseas Skype calls.

Scam

Hi called and he remote access my screen for a long time and got me to download some "critic" file. I should have listened to gut when I thought it was a scam but proceeded anyway. Is there anything you can do? I have already called Apple and got rid of any Malware but he had access to all my info (credit card, account login's) etc when he was on my computer screen! Advice would be great? Thanks

I had the same issue and when i threatened to call police they hung up. my advice is report the number to police and they will be fetched

I had the same thing but did not ring the number, instead I rang apple, but then saw these posts. Glad I didn't phone that number.

same thing happen with me and i made the payment and they also emote access my macbook may i know how can i get rid of them