Notice - First Warning Scam

Fake computer security alerts have become prominent in recent months. There is one branch in particular that claims that your PC has been infected with malware and you have to call Microsoft tech support to solve the problem. However, might have become infected with malware that shows this fake alert. Notice - First Warning Scam is one of many similar tech support scams, and it got its name due to the heading of its pop-up window that reads the same. We recommend that you remove whatever software is generating this fake alert. Do not try to call the promoted number because you may fall victim to clever lies.

Notice - First Warning Scam comes from an unknown developer which is understandable because the people associated with developing and operating this scam could face severe consequences if they got into the hands of the law. The people who created this scam are nothing short of cybercriminals because, like ransomware creators, they want to extract money from you. However, in the case of scam windows, they use deception and manipulation to hook you and compel you to give them your money.

We believe that this scam should be distributed using some kind of software, but its nature and level of maliciousness is unknown. We believe that adware or Trojans can infiltrate your computer and show this scam pop-up. Typically, your PC can become infected with adware while installing bundled software that you can get on questionable freeware websites. Trojans, on the other hand, can be distributed in software bundles as well, but Trojans are considered as pure malware while adware is somewhere closer to the grey area. Trojans can be featured on Torrent websites and other sites apt to distributing pirated content. In any case, the software that shows Notice - First Warning Scam is likely to enter your PC by stealth.

If this scam were to make its way onto your PC, then you can get redirected to a fake Microsoft website that will open a pop-up window on top and claim that your PC’s security has been compromised. The pop-up window claims that a remove user has initiated a suspicious transfer of pornographic material depicting minors. It also claims that your IP address has been logged. Notice - First Warning Scam wants you to call +1-855-426-7111 to get into contact with Microsoft tech support to remove the malicious content. Needless to say, it is all untrue, and the scammers use scare tactics to convince you to call the number that can be the premium rate. Also, the fake techies can try to extract money from you by offering useless services and software.

Therefore, you should remove Notice - First Warning Scam because it will interfere with your browsing and nag you constantly. What this scam claims is untrue and its only purpose is to extract money from you. To remove it, we recommend that you use SpyHunter’s free malware scanner to detect the malicious software and then go to the location of that software to delete it manually. See the guide below for more information.

Removal Instructions

1. Launch the browser.
2. Go to http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph
3. Download SpyHunter-Installer.exe.
4. Install the program and run it.
5. Click Scan Computer Now!
6. Save the file path of the executable from the scan results.
7. Hold down Win+E keys.
8. Enter the file path of the file(s) in File Explorer’s address box.
9. Press Enter.
10. Locate the malicious file(s), right-click the file(s) and click Delete.
11. Empty the Recycle Bin.