If a pop-up on a website tells you to call "US Tech Support" at 1-888-XXX-XXXX because your "Windows license has expired," there is a 99.9% chance it is a scam. The Anatomy of the "91101" Tech Support Scam Let’s assume you are currently staring at a flashing red screen that says "System Alert: Virus Detected. Call US Tech Support in Pasadena, CA (91101) immediately."
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Stay skeptical, Pasadena. And never give a stranger the keys to your castle. Have you encountered a "91101" tech support scam? Share your story in the comments below. If a pop-up on a website tells you
Real operating systems (Windows 10/11 and macOS) display a phone number to call for support in a pop-up window. Never. Microsoft will send you a notification via the Action Center. Apple will show a notification in System Settings. They will never flash a red screen with a toll-free number. And never give a stranger the keys to your castle
You visit a compromised website or click a malicious ad. The site runs a script that locks your browser into full-screen mode (F11). A looping audio file tells you not to shut down your computer.
You call the number. The "technician" (who is actually sitting in a boiler room call center in Delhi or Kolkata) asks for your ZIP code to "verify your service region." You say 91101. They say, "Ah, yes, we have a service center in Pasadena. We are certified by Microsoft." This is a lie. They have a PO Box or a virtual office rented in 91101, if they have anything at all.
The Federal Trade Commission’s complaint line (1-877-FTC-HELP). If you see a "US Tech Support 91101" pop-up, report it. You aren't just saving your own computer; you are helping shut down the boiler rooms that prey on the elderly and the technologically anxious.