How to avoid this scam while searching Google
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- A common online scam makes it seem like your computer is infected with a fake ad on Google. Pat Dooris and a resident KGW computer engineering expert help break this down.
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A BETTER way to close an offending web page is
1; make sure the cursor is on the correct page
2; Hold down the Alt key and press the F4 key, or
3: Hold down the Ctrl key and press the W key.
These keyboard shortcuts allow the user to close a page without risking accidental clicks.
Good point! And on the Mac, command+w.
Or simply move your cursor completely off the page, and right click the tab on the task bar, and then click close window.
I use taskmanager - shut down the browsers....
It happened to me a few years ago when I opened a Facebook link. I called the number. The guy sounded like a tech support expert but my husband told me to hang up so I did. We had a legit tech guy clean my computer just in case. Lesson learned.
More concerning, bad actors buying ads that always end up atop search results as "sponsored" links.
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My wife ran into a web page like that earlier today. It was making a lot of noise telling her not to shut the computer off and to call the number. I came in and hit the power button immediately, because I know that "Microsoft" would not ever have a real page like that. After a reboot all was fine.
Interesting to stumble onto your video about this so soon afterwards.
I had a similar experience several years ago on another computer.I just pulled out the power cord, waited about 30 seconds then rebooted computer.
It happened to me twice within 2 months. And the first time I was scared because even though I rebooted my iPad the same thing happened when I turned it back on. The only time it has happened was when I would log onto Amazon.
Finally a straight answer about what to click to get out of this. It may see simple and obvious but many especially older people need basic knowledge. Perhaps adding its a right or left click to the video would help too
What are you talking about? Why do you think that would be helpful?
Thank you for alerting ppl. You may have saved them from so much grief! ❤❤❤
I'm sure Pat was just "searching for eye drops" and not on some NSFW site😂
On Amazon? 🙄
I am so sick of these scammers. I close the page but I should be reporting them to their web hosts.
Reporting will do nothing. Scammers spoof IP and MAC addresses as often as you inhale oxygen.
@@Novastar.SaberCombat I have had them taken down several times. I reported them to their web hosts and their domain registers. The only I haven't been able to stop are those who use Cloudhost. They tell me that they can't do anything about them. I don't know why that is. I have spent too much time going after them. So, I don't usually bother anymore. Sad situation. I did read that one of the largest scam organizations in the world was just taken down and their members arrested. People are working on stopping them. There are just so many of them.
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@@Novastar.SaberCombatThere needs to be a way to stop that, too!
@@Novastar.SaberCombat Not to mention the fact that if one web host blacklists them, they will always go to another and set up shop over there.
Alt + F4 no clicking
Command+Q on a Mac.
Does hitting alt>control>delete provide the same result?
and that's google result number one for amazon? wow. that alone is an achievement, unless it's an ad. either way, not good for google
“Johnny, what on earth are you watching in there?!” Johnny: “Do NOT come in here mom, it’s just an ad for eye drops”
What's scary about this video is the fact that it's published in 2024 when literally EVERYONE should know this.
Yes, but not everyone DOES which allows this type of 'scam' to continue in 2024 and beyond.
@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 Just take a look at Scammer payback or Jim browning on youtube to see what is still going on.
Older people not computer literate may not know this. I sure didn't the first time it happened.
@@jaywholoveseveryone1721No, stuff like this continues because people simply lack common sense.
@@BarbaraSwartz-hj2ubYou all love using that as an excuse. Age has nothing to do with it. And not all of these scams involve computers.
Clear your browser history!
Sounds like someone is projecting 🌝
Just kidding
💯 %, once the/your computer reboots.
Exactly
There is no need to clear your browser history. You're just saying anything. 😂😂
Direct close browser - then wipe browser history & cookies etc...
Scammers can fool a huge portion of society because they have ZERO understanding of computers. However, for the few who *are* computer savvy, they can sniff this non-sequitur nonsense from a mile away.
and for fewer still, lessons on how to improve your game
It also happens on Facebook sometimes. Just close the browser & go on with your day
Oh my. These ads/links/scams have been going on since we started using computers. For me, that was the lat 90s. Maybe we should require stickers to be placed on new computers since people just aren't getting the message. Just like ladders have to have a sticker that says "don't place on ice, ladder could slip." I'm just kidding. Sort of.
That’s what I was thinking, this has been around for soooo long.
We/Some started using computers in the 70s and this was not around then.
@@jaywholoveseveryone1721Doesnt matter when you started, you still used them in the 90s didn't you?
@@DavidKen878 Of course, we used computers in the 90s 🤔😶 _don't tell anyone_ , but...we are still using them in 2024... Keep it between me and you, tho' 🤪
@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 Then what was the purpose of your comment?
No way are you liking your own comments btw 😂
Thanks for letting us know!
Only 60 years olds get freaked out by something like that. I used to work at the help desk of a community centre's computer lab.
My sister was getting fake virus detection emails from McAfee. I would report them for scare tactics. Very dishonest business practice.
Closing the browser is the best solution indeed.
Now every website seems to pop up and get you to accept their cookies is another problem. Even clicking a button not to accept any cookie could be dangerous as well.
Dangerous how?
Close browser, restart, clear cache
I had one that was harder to close. I did "Control ,Alt, Delete" and ended task. That worked.
Thank you for the important information.
Thank you!
Why does Google send people to these pages? If they know everywhere I have traveled since I first got a smartphone, they should know what is on their own website.
Google could stop this! They could...
Thank you.
Another way to "Get Rid of It", ( in case it was a real Attack !! ) Hit CONTROL , ALT , DELETE, ALL at the Same TIME !!! And it's GONE !!
Thank you for this info !!!
its 2024. A child could tell you this. also just cut the power!!! is it looks scary no one can control a computer that is off
That's what I always did. Ran over and unplugged it from the wall outlet 😆
@@austindarrenor My friend was being controlled in Minecraft. He closed Minecraft. Lol
Thanks for that advice
Is this that hacker known as 4chan? He can't keep getting away with this!
4chan is an evil one I've heard
No, it's the crime syndicate known as "Limao" and/or "Limfao". Could be Cantonese, Chinese, or even Lebanese. Hard to say for certain, but they've been around for decades. ... ... ...
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Sure, he was really looking up “Amazonian Corn”
Thanks for sharing.
Almost thought this video was a scam ad 🙃
People who lack both common sense and basic intelligence would find your video educational, But intelligent people with great common sense would find your video not needed. As I appreciate you educating the masses
This happened on my iPad. It was locked out and I couldn’t do anything. I was so pissed off I shut it off and said I’ll get a new one if need be. A couple of hours later it was fine. 🇨🇦
GREAT INFORMATION
BEE KEEPER VENGEANCE 😮
Whew! Thank you!
I am not saying that the Mac computers are perfect, but in my opinion the PCs always bring garbage to our lives ( I used to have PCs for many years), I am glad I got rid of it.
everytime is see this spam crap i restart my system done.
Thanks for info 👍🏾
Thank you
THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WITH ME AND IT KEEPS UPCOMING FOR A FEW DAYS. I CLICK IT OFF EACH TIME AND I GUESS THEY GET FED UP??!!
Something like that happened to me on my coworkers computer. I almost had a heart attack.
My boss had the same scenario this week, closed out browser, than restart computer no more problems.
Imagine Jim Browning or Scambaiter sees this video
I get these every couple of months. I close the browser right clicking the browser on my startup bar and then click close.
Who would fall for this😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks!
Ty!!!
Happened to me ; old computer tech. I phoned the number...../ An East Indian fella answered;. '' Hello, how may i help you ?? / ..i said, sternly : '' Your in Kolkata India, aren't You ? ! In the Genesis Building, on an upper floor, AREN' T YOU ! ??.........Stated this again....../pause pause pause pause / then he Hung - up. Waited a few minutes ....phoned him again. NO ANSWER - they recognized the same number (my phone)....never said a thing. Just Office sounds, etc for about 30 seconds .....then he Hung up again. Scammers, reside in that building, and another place is Block C in New DELHI INDIA. // Good luck, folks. Scammer Payback, Pierogi does GOOD NEEDED WORK - saving most all older people, from being scammed.
This just popped up on my phone today
Thank you but what would happen if you really did call this number? What can do you do?
I get those ads ... but I'm not using Microsoft Windows.
What if Jason Chua is not in my home when I get these pop ups? 🤔
Let me guess. You clicked on ads.
Lfmafo when you haven't used other than a phone in years
Pat was searching online for eye drops. That's creative, I never used that one before. Also, does Pat live under a rock?
This happens frequently when I search for FB
Or buy a Mac.
👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏾 X, at top right, marks the spot 🎉
Alt F4 😊😊😊 When this happens!!
Duck Duck Go! It’s great!
Cool, thanks! GTK!
Ok
Cool the guy from the walking dead
I don't use Google. Duck Duck Go is my preference. (not perfect but better).
There's a movie woth jadon stantham where he takes these exact kind of scammers out😇
Or if you're more into comedy, Jim Browning's work on CZcams is a riot. He and his cronies routinely "fix" these scam call centers...no, not just A computer, but entire call centers. Some of that bunch even hacks call centers' security cams...and feeds the video back to the scammers on their own screens. That's when they're being "nice".
Malcolm Merlyn is also a hoot to watch, voice-acting like he's some old American granny while wasting MASSIVE amounts of scammers' time.
And movies definitely represent reality! Especially the one with Hugh Jackman and Travolta.
@@Novastar.SaberCombatNo they don't, but there's nothing wrong with a little fantasy where Jason Statham goes medieval on scammers. I'll watch that.
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Microsoft windows is the scam
If YOUR government actually cared about getting rid of these types of scammers they can but they don't because its not THEIR problem or money.
ANARCHIST
Actually I believe that there's something in the law that says they can't. Something to do with tweeking a Constitutionally guaranteed freedom of some kind.
Boomer
Ctrl + W
Google would rather go after gun owners rather than cleaning their own houses?
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Easy solution: use an ad blocker.
Do NOT use Google search !!!
THANK YOU!
Thank you