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The alarming computer popup

Practise closing a fictional warning page and asking for help through a route you already trust.

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FICTIONAL WEBSITE PRACTICE EXAMPLE · PRACTICE ONLY
FICTIONAL WEBSITE MESSAGE

A warning asks you to call for computer help

This fictional page says your computer has a serious problem and urges you to call the number displayed. Do not call it. This practice page cannot detect problems on your computer.

This is a practice example. No phone number or call is provided.

SHOW MESee how to respond

A website warning that demands a phone call may be a scam. See one calm way to respond.

Watch the example on screen. You can pause, replay, or skip it.

Read all written steps
  1. Do not call the number in the warning.
  2. Close the practice page and use a trusted support route if needed.
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