ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up scam - How to remove

ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up will appear unexpectedly, telling that there is a Pornographic spyware and a virus in your computer that will steal your information about Facebook and email logins, credit card details, pictures, and documents. If you want to stop it, you have to call the given Microsoft number within 5 minutes.

It is really important not to listen to this fake message, moreover call the number, because this is how scammers will know how to reach you and from then on, your phone will be ringing multiple times per day with dubious offers. If you have seen this message recently or even interacted with cybercriminals behind it, you may want to read this article carefully before taking any action, because we’ll disclose the real deal behind the ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up scam and how to remove it and Prevent your personal data and funds from being stolen.

What does ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up mean

Certified Microsoft notifications is a real thing and can sometimes pop-up on your Windows asking to take some action, update drivers or etc., but they appear on your desktop screen, not a browser and never make you call the provided number, furthermore install unsupported software. ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up is the exact opposite, which is only active in your Mozilla, Chrome, Edge, tries to make you call the certain number providing it as the main solution, later pushing the Rogue product and services the best their can. More on Tech Support Scams.

If you are seeing ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam page, that may mean that you accidentally clicked on malvertising link/ad, followed a link that was sent in a phishing email or have some sort of adware/PUP generating excessive pop-ups. These scammers place same fake message on multiple sites and provide with dozens of different scam numbers, which are also related to the other tech support scams, eg. +1-(888)-726-5133, +1-(888)-991-0311, +1-(800)-046-5729, +1-(800)-953-457, +1-(888)-371-0333, +1-(855)-252-1791). The ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up message goes like this:

* * Microsoft Warning Alert * *

ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32

Please call us immediately at: +1-(888)-991-0311
Do not ignore this critical alerts.
If you close this page, your computer access will be disabled to prevent further damage to our network. Your computer has alerted us that it has been infected with a Pornographic Spyware and virus. the following information is being stolen:

1. Facebook Logins
2. Credit Card Details
3. Email Account Logins
4. Photos and documents stored on this computer

You must contact us immediately so that our expert engineers can walk you through the removal process over the phone to protect your identity. Please call us within the next 5 minutes to prevent your computer from being disabled or from any information loss.

Microsoft Toll Free:
+1-(888)-991-0311

If you do end up calling any of the above-mentioned phone numbers, scammers will convince you to download a software which enables them to get a remote access to your system, they will install malware or pretend that they discovered something malicious and need to clean your PC with the help of another ‘security tool’. The security tool is actually a fake antivirus, but they will make you pay for it, just like their service fee, which can add up to several thousand dollars. Most likely there is no problem with your computer and you’ll be spending your precious money on nothing or for a Virus, which will definitely harm your system and Steal money. That is why we strongly suggest not to delay this ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 problem and delete it instantly. 

Why did ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up appear

There is no surprise that tech support scams are doing rather well, and Microsoft is still trying their best to fight against it since so many people fall for it. Such measures don’t discourage crooks from continuing their malicious work or changing up tactics, which there are a few. The basic idea behind the ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 virus attack is pretty much the same as other scams’ – to reach out to the victim and sell the fake product or service, but their initiation of the crime starts with a socially engineered website (which is already marked as malware by Kaspersky on VirusTotal.com).

There are a few means that lead you to that error site. You can end up seeing ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up scam if you get a phishing email with a link to the page, click on an advertisement that is created to reroute you there or go to a link in your search results, which is also made to redirect you to the official scam site. Of course, crooks can contact you by making cold calls if your personal data is already placed online or through other malware. This is why it is important to learn to Recognize these scams before it’s too late and invest into a proper security tool, which will clean the system from probable viruses.

How to remove ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam

Whether or not you responded to the ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 scam, closing the blue window and removing further pop-ups is imperative as a first step towards restoring your system back to normal. You can achieve that by exiting the site by pressing Alt and F4 buttons together (or calling out Task Manager by Control+Alt+Delete and ending the browser’s process), then disabling your web push notifications as explained. Uninterrupted browsing will allow you to successfully continue with other actions.

When ERROR # MS-SYSINFO32 pop-up is out of the way, you should first contact the official IC3 (Internet crime complaint center) site and report about the scammers and their number and etc. This is important to do because only this way FBI can catch the bad guys or at least stop them from spreading their lies around, luring more money from innocent people.