You are in Kagiso, your browser freezes, and a loud red page says 'YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED — CALL THIS NUMBER NOW'. Stop. Do not call.

3 signs it is fake

• It is inside your browser (Chrome/Edge) — real antivirus doesn't live in a webpage tab.
• It creates panic: 'malware in 5 minutes!'.
• It shows a phone number demanding immediate payment.

Close the browser, restart your device, and don't pay anyone. If you are worried, bring the machine in — we do safe malware checks in Kagiso and Florida, with licensed software only.

Get safe malware help or WhatsApp 081 708 0005.