Came up as Microsoft message...when I rang they told me it was blocked with virus, got access to my laptop n then asked for $299 to fix thr problem...total scam

Error no 268d3 - call “Microsoft” - you have a virus - I was searching for a teaching website i had formerly been to years ago. I needed to print more sequence cards so I went here (do not click!!)
www. visualsidsforlearning.Com

The number on the screen pop up says:

"Do not restart your computer. Your computer is disabled. Please call me. Access is the block security reason for this computer. Please contact us immediately. A technician will help you solve the problem.

Yes the pop up is gramatically incorrect.

I called the 1800 number using 1831 to ensure my number was private and said I wanted to speak to Telstra Support. A man in an Indian accent fumbled then said "Yes this is Telstra support". I played dumb then said sorry I called the wrong number I was trying to call Microsoft support and I asked "Is this Microsoft?" The Indian guy then said "Yes this is Mircrosoft Support". Dodgy as AF.

Caller: 1800 942 916

pooped a ad and said that they work for micro soft lol

Caller: Microsoft "Customer Support"

Microsoft "customer Support" Scammers, lost out to a smart ar#e (me). Wasted their time, by continuously misspelling things. They got the sh#ts and hung up. be careful out there. Remember, that YOU are in control, and, can hang up at any time.

Supposed Microsoft support number brought up in response to Trojan on pc.