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SECURITYJul 10 · 06:12 UTCR/SCAMS/u/jadebellbaby

Is this a scam? Clicked on a link off Reddit and this came up

A user clicked a Reddit link to watch SpongeBob in Spanish, triggering popups claiming a virus infection and preventing system shutdown. They contacted a provided phone number (866-881-4764), shared personal information, and are questioning if the incident is a scam.

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