Scary Pop-Up Warnings: What to Do When Your Screen Says You Have Been Hacked

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About Course

A sudden full-screen warning saying your computer is infected and you must call a number straight away is a common scam. Learn how to recognise a fake pop-up, close it safely, and what to do if you have already called the number or let someone in.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information to help you recognise and avoid scams. It is not legal or financial advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise fake virus warnings and "call this number" pop-ups
  • Know what Microsoft says genuine warnings never include
  • Close a scam pop-up calmly and safely
  • Know the clean-up steps if you called or allowed remote access

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What a fake pop-up looks like
  • Closing a scam pop-up safely
  • If you called the number or let someone in

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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