{"id":381415,"date":"2026-02-17T05:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=381415"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:22:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:22:50","slug":"beware-of-907-area-code-phone-scams-common-texts-calls-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/beware-of-907-area-code-phone-scams-common-texts-calls-and-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of 907 Area Code Phone Scams &#8211; Common Texts, Calls, and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your phone rings with a <strong>907<\/strong> number, or a text pops up that looks like an official notice. If you have family in Alaska, do business there, or have ever had an Alaska number in your contacts, it might feel plausible. Even if you have no Alaska connection at all, the message still lands with the same punch: <em>something is wrong and you need to act right now.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"mwtad3684695236\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That reaction is exactly what scammers count on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>907 area code<\/strong> covers all of Alaska, which makes it easy for criminals to weaponize the \u201clocal\u201d feel. And thanks to <strong>caller ID spoofing<\/strong>, the number you see is often not the number actually calling you. Scammers can make it look like the call is coming from a real Alaska agency, a local utility, a bank, or even law enforcement. <\/p><div id=\"mwtad1157078734\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the last few years, Alaskans have been warned repeatedly about waves of 907-related fraud: fake \u201ccredit card deactivated\u201d texts, DMV \u201cfines\u201d that demand payment through a link, police or court threats tied to warrants or jury duty, and utility shutoff scares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article breaks down what the <strong>907 area code scam phone calls and text messages<\/strong> usually look like, how the operation works step by step, and what to do if you already responded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-3-1024x860.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381416\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-3-1024x860.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-3-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-3-1536x1290.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-3-2048x1720.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/scam-4-3-860x722.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3014680500\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u201c907 scam\u201d is not one single scam. Think of it as a <strong>bundle of tactics<\/strong> that use Alaska\u2019s area code as camouflage.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3044586269\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the scammer is actually calling from a 907 number they control. More often, they are <strong>spoofing<\/strong> a 907 number to look local, trustworthy, or official. The goal is usually one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steal money immediately (gift cards, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, \u201cprocessing fees\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture sensitive information (Social Security number, bank login, card number, PIN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trick you into clicking a link (to harvest data or install malware)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull you into a longer con (where they keep escalating demands)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the 907 area code is so useful to scammers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska is unique in one simple way: <strong>907 is statewide<\/strong>, not just one city. That gives scammers cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they spoof a 907 number, they can pretend to be from:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3849091073\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A police department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A court office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The DMV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A telecom provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A utility company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bank or credit union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A delivery service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And because 907 covers the whole state, a victim cannot easily say, \u201cThat number is obviously from a different part of Alaska.\u201d The ambiguity helps the scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caller ID spoofing is the accelerant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the caller ID that appears on your phone. The <strong>FCC<\/strong> explains that spoofing becomes illegal when it is used with intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain something of value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, spoofing means:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3571106971\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may see a familiar Alaska number, but the call did not originate there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You might call back and reach an unrelated person or business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocking one number does not solve the problem, because the scammer rotates numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska agencies have explicitly warned residents that scam calls can appear spoofed and look local. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most common 907 scam themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the patterns that show up repeatedly in Alaska warnings and scam reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Credit card \u201cdeactivated\u201d phishing texts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the clearest Alaska-specific examples, because the <strong>FBI\u2019s Anchorage office<\/strong> warned about it directly.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1993273049\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classic script:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You get a text that says your card has been deactivated or locked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The text tells you to call a <strong>907<\/strong> number to \u201creactivate.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An automated recording asks for your <strong>16-digit card number, expiration date, CVV, and PIN<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That combination is everything a thief needs to drain accounts or clone your card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) DMV \u201cfine\u201d smishing texts (SMS phishing)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one surged hard and became so common that both Alaska authorities and local police departments posted warnings.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2315305203\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical DMV smishing texts claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have an unpaid traffic violation or \u201coutstanding fine\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your registration or driving privileges will be suspended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must click a link and pay immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Alaska DMV<\/strong> has stated plainly that these fraudulent texts are not connected to the DMV and should be disregarded, and that <strong>the Alaska DMV does not request payments or sensitive personal information via text message.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Anchorage Police Department<\/strong> also warned that state DMVs will not ask for your information or money through texts, and advised people not to click links. <\/p><div id=\"mwtad1539848637\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Law enforcement and court threats (warrants, jury duty, court appearance)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This category is especially effective because it targets fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Alaska Court System<\/strong> issued a warning about phone scams involving someone impersonating a police officer about failure to appear for jury service or a court appearance, demanding immediate payment. It also notes the scam may push gift cards and threats of police being sent to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not theoretical. It is a recurring tactic across Alaska: \u201cpay now or you will be arrested.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4024314704\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Utility shutoff threats and \u201cpay right now\u201d demands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utility impersonation scams are a long-running pattern. Victims are told:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your payment is overdue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service will be disconnected in minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must pay immediately (often via card over the phone, prepaid cards, or digital payment methods)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska news reporting has covered utility impersonation threats in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley and noted it as a persistent problem. <br \/>Alaska\u2019s <strong>Regulatory Commission<\/strong> has also warned about scam calls that spoof numbers and attempt to get personal information or payments by pretending to represent a utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) \u201cYour account is suspended\u201d phishing for logins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In one Alaska example, scammers targeted Alaska phone numbers with messages claiming a credit union account was suspended and pushed a link to \u201creactivate.\u201d The warning emphasized not clicking the link and not providing login credentials.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2657805404\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) \u201cPress 1\u201d robocalls posing as federal agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaskans have also been flooded with robocalls impersonating the U.S. Marshals Service, using intimidation and sometimes spoofed numbers. The guidance was simple: do not press buttons, do not provide information, and report through official channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick red flags checklist <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a 907 call or text does any of the following, treat it as a scam until proven otherwise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creates urgency: \u201cfinal notice,\u201d \u201ctoday,\u201d \u201cwithin 30 minutes\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threatens arrest, a warrant, or immediate legal consequences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demands payment by gift card, crypto, wire transfer, or a link in a text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asks for sensitive info: PIN, CVV, login codes, passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tells you not to hang up, or not to talk to anyone else<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses caller ID that looks official, but refuses normal verification steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1691773510\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theme is consistent: pressure first, verification never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3384046457\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most <strong>907 area code scam phone calls and text messages<\/strong> follow a predictable workflow. The storyline changes (DMV, credit card, police, utilities), but the mechanics are remarkably similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: They choose a pretext that fits Alaska and \u201csounds official\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers pick scenarios where victims will assume there is no time to think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYour card has been deactivated\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDMV has a fine due and will suspend your license\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou missed jury duty and there is a warrant\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour power or phone service will be shut off\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThis is a federal agent, press 1 to speak to your case officer\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska agencies have warned about several of these exact angles, including court impersonation, DMV smishing, and credit card phishing tied to 907 numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: They deliver the hook by text, call, or a two-step combo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three common delivery models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Model A: Text only (smishing)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the DMV \u201cfine\u201d pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A text appears with a threat (license suspension, registration hold)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A link is included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The link leads to a fake payment portal or fake login page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska authorities have warned explicitly that these texts are fraudulent and that the DMV does not request payments or sensitive info by text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Model B: Robocall first, then a live scammer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is common with \u201cpress 1\u201d calls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A recording claims to be law enforcement or a federal agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It instructs you to press a number to connect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A live scammer takes over and escalates pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska reporting on U.S. Marshals impersonation calls matches this pattern and notes spoofing can be involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Model C: Text first, call second<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the FBI-described \u201ccredit card deactivated\u201d flow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The victim receives a text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The text instructs them to call a 907 number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The call goes to an automated recording that harvests card data and a PIN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This model is especially dangerous because victims feel like they initiated the call, which can lower their skepticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: They manufacture authority and urgency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where the scam turns from suspicious to emotionally compelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common authority cues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Law enforcement titles, badge numbers, \u201ccase IDs\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agency names (DMV, court, Marshals, police department)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cOfficial\u201d sounding scripts and calm, controlled voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A caller ID that appears local or matches a real organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common urgency cues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cPay in the next 30 minutes\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThis is your final notice\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cA unit is being dispatched\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour license will be suspended today\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour service will be shut off within the hour\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alaska Court System\u2019s warning is a textbook example of this pressure: immediate payment demanded, coupled with the threat of law enforcement action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: They push you away from verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real organizations want you to verify. Scammers want the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will often hear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cDo not hang up or it will be worse\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYou cannot call the main number, this is a direct line\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour case is confidential\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIf you tell anyone, you could be charged\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI am trying to help you, but you must cooperate\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a control tactic. It keeps you from doing the one thing that breaks most scams: <strong>independent confirmation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: They move to the \u201cpayment or data capture\u201d moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different pretexts lead to different demands, but the end goal is always money or sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the most common \u201cendgames\u201d for 907 scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endgame 1: Capture your card data and PIN (credit card reactivation scam)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the one the FBI described clearly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automated system asks for card number, expiration, CVV, and PIN <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the victim enters it, the scammer can attempt:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unauthorized card-not-present purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash advances (if possible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account takeover attempts using the collected data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A key detail:<\/strong> legitimate banks and card issuers do not need your PIN to \u201creactivate\u201d a card by phone, and they do not ask for it through an unsolicited text-driven callback flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endgame 2: Steal your identity or account logins (phishing links)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phishing links often lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fake login pages (bank, credit union, telecom provider)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake \u201cverify your identity\u201d forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake DMV payment portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Alaska credit union phishing example, scammers used a \u201cyour account is suspended\u201d message and tried to steal usernames and passwords through a link. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telecom providers have also warned about phishing and \u201cpretexting\u201d where scammers try to get personal data or even remote access to a computer, pretending to be customer support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endgame 3: Immediate payment to avoid arrest or penalties<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the court and law enforcement intimidation route:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cPay the fine right now\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBuy gift cards to prove compliance\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPay to drop the warrant\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alaska Court System warning explicitly notes that scammers may demand immediate payment and even push gift cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This style of scam also often demands payment methods that are hard to reverse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cryptocurrency deposits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gift cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is not an accident. It is risk management for the scammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endgame 4: Utility shutoff payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utility impersonation scams are designed to feel operational:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYour account is delinquent\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWe will disconnect service\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPay now and it will be restored\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska reporting has documented this kind of threat-based utility scam pattern. <br \/>And Alaska\u2019s utility regulators have warned about fraud calls that spoof numbers and try to extract money or information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: If you hesitate, they escalate or pivot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers rarely give up on the first \u201cno.\u201d They pivot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you refuse to pay, they offer a \u201cpayment plan\u201d with a smaller first payment (like $50 or $100) to get you started.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you won\u2019t click a link, they ask you to \u201cverify\u201d info verbally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you say you will call back, they keep you on the line to prevent that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they sense you are slipping away, they turn up fear: arrest, suspension, disconnect, extra fees, embarrassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: They reuse your contact information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you reply once, click once, or speak once, your number can become more valuable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It may be re-targeted by the same crew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may be sold or shared with other scam operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may start receiving \u201cfollow up\u201d scams referencing the first one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why \u201cjust seeing what they want\u201d is risky. The safest approach is controlled: do not engage, verify independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1249228187\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Have Fallen Victim to This Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already answered, clicked, paid, or shared information, focus on <strong>fast containment<\/strong>. You are not trying to \u201cwin the argument\u201d with the scammer. You are trying to reduce damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Stop contact immediately and preserve evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hang up. Do not continue the conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not reply to texts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take screenshots of texts, numbers, links, and any payment instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down what happened while it is fresh (time, amount, method, what you shared).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps your bank, your carrier, and investigators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) If you shared card details or banking info, call your bank now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask for the fraud department and do these actions immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lock or cancel the card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispute unauthorized charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add extra authentication notes to your account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change online banking passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask about new account numbers if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you entered a PIN in response to a scam, assume it is compromised. The FBI warning about the 907 \u201creactivation\u201d scheme is clear that scammers attempt to collect PINs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) If you clicked a link and entered credentials, secure your accounts in this order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email account (because it controls password resets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking and payment apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone carrier account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media accounts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change passwords to strong, unique ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable multi-factor authentication (prefer an authenticator app where possible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log out of all sessions (most services have a \u201clog out everywhere\u201d option)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for new forwarding rules or recovery emails you did not set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) If you paid by gift card, wire, or crypto, act within minutes if possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gift cards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call the gift card issuer immediately and report the card as used in a scam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep receipts and card numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery is difficult, but fast reporting is your only chance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wire transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact your bank right away and request a wire recall or fraud investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cryptocurrency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you sent crypto to a wallet address, report it anyway. It is hard to recover, but reporting can support investigations and may help future victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Check your device safety if you clicked anything suspicious<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a link took you to a site that asked for personal data or pushed downloads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run a mobile security scan (or reputable antivirus on desktop)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove unknown profiles or device management settings (mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete suspicious apps you do not recognize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update your operating system and browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider a factory reset if you installed unknown software or granted remote access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Protect your identity proactively<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you shared personal details like Social Security number, driver\u2019s license number, or banking login credentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor credit reports and account openings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document everything for disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>FTC\u2019s IdentityTheft.gov<\/strong> is the standard starting point for a recovery plan and reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) Report the scam in the right places<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reporting matters because it helps pattern-matching and enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended reporting channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FTC<\/strong> fraud reporting (ReportFraud)  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FBI IC3<\/strong> (Internet Crime Complaint Center) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your local police department (especially if there were threats or large losses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alaska consumer protection resources if you are in Alaska<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alaska scam warnings often point victims to the FTC and IC3 as the appropriate reporting pathways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Notify your mobile carrier and tighten call and text defenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most carriers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add extra account security (port-out PIN, account passcode)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help you block known scam patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer spam call filtering tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Silencing unknown callers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtering unknown senders in messaging apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using built-in \u201creport junk\u201d features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Use a verification rule going forward (simple and effective)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adopt one rule and stick to it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never trust inbound contact. Verify by outbound contact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you get a \u201cDMV fine\u201d text, go to the DMV website yourself, not the link in the text. Alaska DMV has warned it does not request payment by text.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you get a \u201ccard deactivated\u201d text, call the number on the back of your card. The FBI recommended exactly that for the 907 reactivation scheme. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone claims to be police or court staff demanding payment, hang up and call the publicly listed number. Alaska courts have warned these payment-demand calls are scams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a \u201cutility\u201d threatens shutoff, call the company using the number on your bill, not the caller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This single habit blocks most scams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad796369204\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Is Your Device Infected? Run a Free Malware Scan<\/h2>\n\n<p>Slow performance, constant pop-ups, or strange behavior? 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The whole process takes about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Windows<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Mac<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Android<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Windows\">\n\n<h3 id=\"windowsh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong> is one of the most popular and trusted anti-malware tools for Windows \u2014 and it&#8217;s completely free for removing infections. It catches threats that many antivirus programs miss, including adware, browser hijackers, and trojans. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your PC in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes<\/p> <p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Windows<\/strong> from the official source. The free version is all you need \u2014 it will scan your computer and remove adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious software at no cost.<\/p> <div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\"\/><\/figure> <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/downloads\/MBSetup-076886.076886-consumer.exe\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/malwarebytes-free');\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS (FREE)<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <strong>Downloads<\/strong> folder and <strong>double-click the MBSetup file<\/strong>. If Windows shows a <strong>User Account Control<\/strong> pop-up, click &#8220;<em>Yes<\/em>&#8221; to allow the installation.<\/p>\n\n \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285934\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg 975w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n \n\n \n  \n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p> \n\n<p>The setup wizard will walk you through a few quick screens:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \n  <li>\n    <p>Choose where you&#8217;re installing the program \u2014 &#8220;<strong>Personal Computer<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Work Computer<\/strong>&#8221; \u2014 then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>Malwarebytes will now install on your device. This usually takes under a minute.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg 759w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>When installation is complete, the &#8220;<strong>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/strong>&#8221; screen will open automatically.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285951\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>On the final screen, click <strong>Open Malwarebytes<\/strong> to launch the program.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Enable &#8220;Scan for Rootkits&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Before scanning, turn on rootkit detection so Malwarebytes can find even the most hidden threats. Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> gear icon on the left side of the screen.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the settings menu, find &#8220;<strong>Scan for rootkits<\/strong>&#8221; and click the toggle so it turns blue.\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285943\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg 841w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done? Click &#8220;<strong>Dashboard<\/strong>&#8221; in the left pane to return to the main screen.\n\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p> <p>Click the blue <strong>Scan<\/strong> button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its virus database and start checking your computer for malware.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg 849w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>The scan checks your entire system for browser hijackers and other malicious programs, so it can take several minutes. Feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found \u2014 malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all of them at once.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285945\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes will now remove the malicious files and registry entries and move them safely into quarantine.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n  <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Computer<\/p>\n  <p>Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot. If Malwarebytes asks you to restart, click <strong>Yes<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your PC is clean and you can continue with the next steps in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>When the scan finishes, click <strong>Quarantine<\/strong> to remove everything Malwarebytes found. That&#8217;s it \u2014 your Windows PC is now clean of trojans, adware, and other malware, and should be back to running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing Malwarebytes Premium to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Run a computer scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/home\/online-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance for Windows\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Mac\">\n\n<h3 id=\"mach3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong> is a free on-demand scanner that removes the malware other security software tends to miss \u2014 adware, browser hijackers, and unwanted programs included. Cleaning an infected Mac with Malwarebytes has always been completely free, and it&#8217;s our go-to recommendation. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your Mac in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Mac<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011lvqrV\/creativeref:1011l100234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR MAC (FREE)<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the Malwarebytes setup file<\/p>\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <em>Downloads<\/em> folder and <strong>double-click the setup file<\/strong> to begin the installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98734 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"750\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Malwarebytes for Mac Installer<\/em> will guide you through a few quick screens. Click &#8220;<strong>Continue<\/strong>&#8221; and keep following the prompts until the installation completes.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98735 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"532\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98736 alignnone\" title=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac for Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98737 alignnone\" title=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation is complete, Malwarebytes opens to the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen. Click &#8220;<strong>Get started<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select &#8220;Personal Computer&#8221; or &#8220;Work Computer&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will ask what type of computer you&#8217;re installing it on. Click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>, whichever applies.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98740 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Select Personal Computer or Work Computer mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its detection database and begin checking your Mac for malware.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98733 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button to start a system scan Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will scan your Mac for adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious programs. This can take a few minutes, so feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98739 alignnone\" title=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan your computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg\" alt=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan for malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all the threats at once.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98732 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Mac<\/p> <p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files it found. Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot \u2014 if Malwarebytes asks you to restart, allow it. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your Mac is clean.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98738 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes For Mac requesting to restart computer\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/><\/p> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Once the scan is done, remove every threat it detected. Your Mac is now free of adware, rogue browser extensions, and other potentially harmful software.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious program on your computer, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove a malicious program from your computer, please ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mac-malware-removal-help-support.183\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Android\">\n\n<h3 id=\"androidh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/h3>\n\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android automatically detects and removes dangerous threats like malware and ransomware so you don&#8217;t have to worry about your most-used device being compromised. Aggressive detection of adware and potentially unwanted programs keeps your Android phone or tablet running smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Android.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes for Android<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&#038;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES FOR ANDROID DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes for Android)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes for Android on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In the Google Play Store, tap &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes for Android on your device.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106940\" title=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg\" alt=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation process has finished, tap &#8220;<strong>Open<\/strong>&#8221; to begin using Malwarebytes for Android. You can also open Malwarebytes by tapping on its icon in your phone menu or home screen.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106941\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes for Android - Open App\" width=\"292\" height=\"578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process<\/p>\n<p>When Malwarebytes will open, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through a series of permissions and other setup options.<br \/>This is the first of two screens that explain the difference between the Premium and Free versions. Swipe this screen to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106944\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" width=\"292\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;<strong>Got it<\/strong>&#8221; to proceed to the next step.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106945\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Malwarebytes for Android will now ask for a set of permissions that are required to scan your device and protect it from malware. Tap on &#8220;<strong>Give permission<\/strong>&#8221; to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106946\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" width=\"292\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3-154x300.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;Allow&#8221; to permit Malwarebytes to access the files on your phone.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106947\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" width=\"292\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Update database and run a scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/p>\n<p>You will now be prompted to update the Malwarebytes database and run a full system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106939\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes fix issue\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;<strong>Update database<\/strong>&#8221; to update the Malwarebytes for Android definitions to the latest version, then click on &#8220;<strong>Run full scan<\/strong>&#8221; to perform a system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106948\" title=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan on phone\" width=\"291\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg 291w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now start scanning your phone for adware and other malicious apps. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106943\" title=\"Malwarebytes scanning phone for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning Android for Vmalware\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Remove Selected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes for Android has detected. To remove the malicious apps that Malwarebytes has found, tap on the &#8220;<strong>Remove Selected<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106942\" title=\"Tap on the Remove button to get rid of malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malware from your phone\" width=\"760\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg 760w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android will now remove all the malicious apps that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<p>After the scan, tap <strong>Remove Selected<\/strong> to delete all detected threats. Your Android phone is now clean \u2014 no more malicious apps, adware, or browser redirects.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious app on your phone, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your phone after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restore your phone to factory settings by going to <em>Settings &gt; General management &gt; Reset &gt; Factory data reset.<\/em><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mobile-malware-removal-help-support.165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3>Stay Protected: Block Ads and Malicious Sites<\/h3>\n\n<p>Now that your device is clean, keep it that way. Most infections start with a malicious ad or a fake download button \u2014 so blocking them at the source is your best defense.<\/p>\n\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AdGuard<\/strong><\/a>, which blocks malicious ads, phishing pages, and dangerous redirects before they can reach you.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download AdGuard and browse safely<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2696692745\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>907 area code<\/strong> on your screen does not automatically mean Alaska, and it definitely does not mean \u201clegitimate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers use 907 numbers and spoofing to make their calls and texts feel local and credible, then they push urgency: pay now, click now, verify now. Alaska agencies have issued repeated warnings about these patterns, including DMV smishing texts, credit card \u201creactivation\u201d phishing, and court or police impersonation that demands immediate payment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you remember only one thing, make it this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When money, passwords, PINs, or threats enter the conversation, stop treating it like customer service. Treat it like fraud. Hang up, do not click, and verify through a trusted number or official website you find independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you already engaged, move quickly. Fast containment and reporting can be the difference between a close call and a long cleanup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2748126862\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is every call or text from the 907 area code a scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>907 is the area code for all of Alaska<\/strong>, so legitimate calls can come from businesses, clinics, schools, airlines, hotels, government offices, and individuals in Alaska. The problem is that scammers can also <strong>spoof<\/strong> a 907 number to make a call look local or official. The area code alone is not proof either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why am I getting 907 calls if I do not know anyone in Alaska?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers and robocallers often dial numbers in bulk. Your number may also be on a marketing list, exposed in a data breach, or recycled from an older contact list. Sometimes scammers pick Alaska numbers to stand out or to make their story sound believable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can scammers fake a 907 number on caller ID?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. This is called <strong>caller ID spoofing<\/strong>. A scammer can make it look like the call is coming from a real 907 number, including a legitimate organization. That is why calling back the number that appears on your screen is not always safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the most common 907 scam text messages?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common 907 scam texts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYour credit card is deactivated, call this 907 number to reactivate\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDMV fine due, pay now or your license will be suspended\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPackage delivery problem, click here to reschedule\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSuspicious account activity, verify your identity\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cUtility shutoff notice, pay immediately\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consistent pattern is <strong>urgency plus a link or callback number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I receive a 907 scam text with a link?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not click it. Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screenshot the message for evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report it as spam\/junk in your messaging app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it claims to be your bank, DMV, or utility, go to the official website manually or call the official number on your statement or card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If I answered the call, can I still be in danger if I did not give information?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually the biggest risk comes when you provide information, click links, or send money. But even answering can confirm your number is active, which may lead to more calls. If you answered, keep an eye out for follow-up attempts, and avoid engaging again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I tell if a \u201cDMV fine\u201d text is real?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat any DMV payment demand sent by text as suspicious. The safest approach is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not use the link in the text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the official DMV website yourself (typed manually)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call the DMV using a publicly listed number if you are unsure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Would a police department or court ever demand payment over the phone to avoid arrest?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No legitimate agency handles warrants or legal penalties this way. A common scam script is \u201cpay now or you will be arrested.\u201d Real courts and law enforcement do not demand immediate payment by phone, and they do not resolve warrants through gift cards, crypto, or instant transfers. If you get a threat like this, hang up and verify through official contact channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What payment methods are the biggest red flags?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Huge red flags include requests for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gift cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cryptocurrency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash apps or peer-to-peer transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment through a link sent by text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers prefer methods that are fast and hard to reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if the caller knows my name or personal details?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not prove legitimacy. Your information may come from data breaches, public records, social media, or lead lists. If a caller \u201cproves\u201d they know you, treat it as a warning sign and verify independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I block 907 numbers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocking can help reduce repeat calls from a specific number, but it is not a full solution because scammers rotate numbers and spoof caller ID. A better defense is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let unknown numbers go to voicemail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use call filtering features from your phone or carrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify anything important by calling back through official numbers you find yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the safest way to verify a real issue if I am worried?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this rule: <strong>Never trust inbound contact. Verify by outbound contact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call your bank using the number on the back of your card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact a utility using the number on your bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look up official agency numbers from their real websites, not links in texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I clicked a link but did not enter information. What now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take precautions anyway:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close the page immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a security scan on your phone or computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear your browser history and website data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for unusual popups, login prompts, or new apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the site asked for permissions or downloads, tighten security and consider a deeper device check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I entered my card number or banking login. What should I do first?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Act immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call your bank or card issuer\u2019s fraud department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze or replace the card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change banking passwords and enable multi-factor authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review recent transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispute unauthorized charges<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speed matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where should I report 907 scam calls and texts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Useful reporting options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FTC fraud reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FBI IC3 (especially if money was lost or there was a phishing link)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your mobile carrier (spam reporting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local law enforcement if threats were involved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your phone rings with a 907 number, or a text pops up that looks like an official notice. If you have family in Alaska, do business there, or have ever had an Alaska number in &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Beware of 907 Area Code Phone Scams &#8211; Common Texts, Calls, and Tricks\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/beware-of-907-area-code-phone-scams-common-texts-calls-and-tricks\/#more-381415\" aria-label=\"Read more about Beware of 907 Area Code Phone Scams &#8211; Common Texts, Calls, and Tricks\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":381416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,2842],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-381415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-scam-reports","category-impersonation-scams","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=381415"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/381415\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/381416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=381415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=381415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=381415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}