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Module 3
💻 Tech Support & Fake Virus Warnings
📚 What you'll learn
- ✓Recognize fake virus pop-ups and "your computer is infected" warnings
- ✓Know that Microsoft, Apple, and Google will never call you about viruses
- ✓Learn how to safely close a scary pop-up without clicking anything in it
- ✓Know what to do immediately if you already gave someone remote access
🎬 Watch: Tech Support Scam Awareness
Source: Competition Bureau of Canada
📌 Key Takeaways
1Pop-ups saying "YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED" with a phone number are ALWAYS fake
2Microsoft, Apple, and Google will never call you about a virus
3Never call a phone number shown in a pop-up warning
4If a pop-up won't close: press Ctrl+Alt+Delete (Windows) or Cmd+Q (Mac)
5If you gave someone remote access, disconnect from internet immediately
6Real antivirus software doesn't display phone numbers in pop-ups
🧩 Spot the Scam
Can you tell which of these are scams? Tap your answer to find out.
Question 1 of 5Score: 0/0
🖥️ Full-screen browser alert: "WINDOWS DEFENDER ALERT! Your PC is infected. Call 1-888-555-0123 immediately!"
🔍 Learn More
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📄 Resources
📋 Printable Checklist
Keep this by your phone or computer — coming soon
👨👩👧 Family Discussion Guide
How to talk about this topic with your family — coming soon
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