Remove “Microsoft Has Temporarily Suspended Your Account” tech support scam

The  “Microsoft Has Temporarily Suspended Your Account” pop-up falls into the tech support scam category. These types of scams are known as tech support scams because they try to trick users into calling fake tech support so they can get scammed out of money. The way this scam works is that you may be redirected to a site that displays several fake virus alerts that claim your computer has a serious infection. Or, in this case, that your Microsoft account has been suspended due to unusual activity, and you can no longer use your Windows computer. These alerts promote fake tech support phone numbers. Scammers would offer their supposed tech services, only to do nothing and demand money.

 

 

When redirected to websites hosting this particular tech support scam, you will get several pop-ups, all claiming that your computer is infected with something. One pop-up runs a fake scan, while others warn that your computer has been blocked due to unusual activity or an infection. All these alerts urge you to call a phone number (+1-833-712-0080) for supposed Microsoft tech support. Calling the number connects you to scammers impersonating tech support agents, who will request remote access to your computer under the pretense of removing the non-existent infection. If you were to grant them this access, they may attempt to steal personal files and ultimately demand hundreds of dollars for services you neither needed nor they provided, as your computer was not infected in the first place.

The “Microsoft Has Temporarily Suspended Your Account” fake alert also prompts you to log in to your Microsoft account by entering your username and password into the provided fields. If you do as asked, your Microsoft login credentials will be captured and sent to the malicious actors behind this scam. Without multifactor authentication enabled on your account, these credentials could grant scammers full access to your Microsoft account.

It is important to note that legitimate virus warnings will not appear in your browser, and neither Apple nor Microsoft includes support phone numbers in their alerts. Any alert displaying a phone number is almost certainly malicious. You should rely only on your installed antivirus program for accurate information about malware infections. You should also know that Microsoft does not block computers if they get infected with something malicious.

The full “Microsoft Has Temporarily Suspended Your Account” fake virus alert is below:

Microsoft has temporarily Suspended your Account. Please don’t access this system. Call for immediate assistance.

Windows Defender Security Has Disabled Your Computer.
Please don’t access this system. If you overlook this warning, all your security and personal information can be compromised. Running this application may put your system and all your personal information at risk. Please contact Microsoft Windows Support as soon as possible, and a Microsoft expert will guide you through the investigation over the phone. +1-833-712-0080

Windows Technical Support +1-833-712-0080 (Toll-free number)
Windows Defender SmartScreen now prevents unrecognized applications from appearing. Running this application may put your system at risk. Windows Defender scan detected unwanted adware on this device that can steal passwords, online identities, financial information, personal files, photos, and documents。
Microsoft Defender✕
Scanning File, Please wait..

Virus Found Trojan.Dropper.Autoit…
Virus Found PUP.Optional.RelevantK..
Virus Found PUP.Optional.DownLoad..
Virus Found dware.TopGuard..

Admin login

Windows locked due to unusual activity.
Please log in again using your Microsoft ID and password.
For assistance, contact Microsoft Support +1-833-712-0080 (Toll-free number)

Why are you redirected to fake virus alerts?

You may be redirected to fake virus alerts for two primary reasons. The most common trigger is visiting high-risk websites without using an adblocker. Many questionable sites, particularly those that have adult or pirated content, subject visitors to intrusive ads and deceptive redirects. Fortunately, these disruptive ads and redirects can be effectively blocked by using a reliable adblocker program.

Another potential cause of these redirects is adware. While not considered a severe infection, adware can be highly disruptive. This type of software frequently infiltrates systems through a method known as software bundling. When users download free programs, adware may be included as an additional offer. Although users have the option to decline these offers, they must manually deselect them during installation. Unfortunately, these offers are concealed in settings that users rarely check, causing many users to accidentally allow these unwanted installations.

To prevent unwanted installations, you simply need to choose Advanced (Custom) settings rather than Default when installing free programs. Default settings automatically authorize the installation of all included offers, whereas Advanced settings clearly display each one, allowing you to deselect any unwanted items. It is recommended to uncheck all additional offers, as legitimate programs typically do not rely on this installation method. Programs that do are often flagged as potential threats by antivirus software.

Remove “Microsoft Has Temporarily Suspended Your Account” fake virus alert

If you see an alert saying “Microsoft Has Temporarily Suspended Your Account” or any similar fake virus warning, just close the window and keep browsing. These virus alerts that appear in your browser are always scams. To avoid being redirected to sites that show these false alerts in the future, it’s a good idea to install a trustworthy ad blocker. You should also run a scan with an antivirus program like WiperSoft to identify any adware infections that may be causing the redirects.