False "Microsoft XP Security Essentials" advertising after blocking my computer. Paid by credit card, then realized that nothing was actually installed/done. Changed credit card, but payment and foreign transaction fee were already taken ...
My computer locked up and every time I tried to access anything, even internet explorer it told me I had 23 corrupted files and 2 viruses. When I clicked on the at risk link it came up with an update for xp 2012 security. ...
After I had problems with my computer it said I had to buy this. I had to perform a complete scan of my computer (advice from a friend who is an internet security professional). Contacted my credit card and was issued a new card. ...
I was told that I had to buy the XP Antivirus Protector (2012 Version) The antivirus system never downloaded. Once I got my bill, I found out that it was a scam. My computer is acting up and I don't know what the problem is. Submitted by Female January 18 ...
An internet message was on my screen, purporting to have detected virus on my computer. I could not clear the screen and continue until I subscribed to their clearing program. The next day, I discovered it was a virus and had it cleaned, but the charge had already posted to my credit card account. ...
Said they were microsoft, took my money so that that they would remove virus, that they had actually caused. Now my computer is slower and seems to be infected. ...