Seeing scary pop-ups on your screen?
Let’s check if it’s a scam.

Most fake “support” alerts follow the same basic script:

• A big, loud message appears and claims your computer is “infected” or “blocked”.
• It uses logos that look like Microsoft, Apple, your antivirus, or your bank.
• It tells you to call a phone number immediately or you will “lose your data”.
• The person on the call asks to connect remotely to your device.
• They show fake error screens and pressure you to pay for unnecessary “repairs”.

Real companies almost never appear out of nowhere in your web browser like this. They do not use siren sounds, countdown timers, or threats to force you to pay.

You saw our notification because:

• Your browser or device currently allows websites to show pop-ups and notifications.
• Those settings can be misused by scam websites to display fake alerts and warnings.
• We use a small number of honest notifications to reach people who may already be seeing this kind of trick, so they have a safe, educational resource instead.

If our notification surprised you, we understand. Our aim is not to scare or spam you. Our aim is to give you clear information – in one place – so you can recognise scams and decide calmly what to do next.

These are typical examples of on-screen messages that should make you careful:

If you ever see something like this and you’re unsure whether it’s real, do not call the number on the popup. Close the page if possible, then check with someone you already trust (like your device maker or bank) using a phone number from their official website.

Here are three easy things you can do right now:

We know extra notifications can be annoying, and we’re sorry if ours felt that way. We only use them to contact people who may already be seeing confusing messages, so they have a safer choice than calling a number in a random popup.

Right now, you can:

• Try to close any suspicious tab or window rather than calling the number shown.
• Never share one-time passwords, PINs, or full card numbers with anyone on a call.
• Ask a trusted family member or friend to look at the message with you if you feel unsure.
• Save this page so you can come back to it if you see a frightening message again.

“Let Me Fix It For You” is an independent educational project created by technicians who have spent years helping people recover from tech-support scams. We’ve seen how stressful and embarrassing these scams can feel – especially for seniors and people who don’t work with computers every day.

This page is designed to be a calm, easy-to-read guide you can keep open while you decide what to do. We avoid technical jargon where possible and focus instead on patterns you can recognise: loud warnings, countdown timers, fake urgency and pressure to pay on the same call.

If you’d like to share feedback or suggest improvements, you can reach our small team at support@letmefixitforyou.com. We read every message, although we can’t promise individual troubleshooting for each device.

We respect advertising and platform rules that forbid aggressive tech-support campaigns and misleading scare tactics. To stay within those rules, we make the following commitments:

• This page does not lock your browser, start any downloads or run any security scans.
• We do not request remote access to your computer from this website.
• Any examples shown are illustrations only – they are not real system alerts.
• You are free to close this page at any time without losing access to your device.

When you submit the form above, we use your details only to return your call about scam-prevention and optional educational updates. You can ask us to remove your information at any time by writing to privacy@letmefixitforyou.com.