Fake Windows 10 Desktop Used in New Police Browser Lock Scam

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-windows-10-desktop-used-in-new-police-browser-lock-scam/

Scammers have taken an old browser scam and invigorated it using a clever and new tactic that takes advantage of your web browser's full-screen mode to show a fake Windows 10 desktop stating your computer is locked.
This type of scam is called a police browser locker. which pretends to be law enforcement locking your browser because due to illegal activity. These scams then state that if you pay a fine via a credit card, it will unlock your computer so you can use it again.
These types of scams are normally easy to detect as they utilize fake and suspicious URLs and allow you to use other apps on your computer even if the browser is locked.

"Your browser has been locked due to viewing and dissemination of materials forbidden by law of [country], namely pornography with pedophilia, rape and zoophilia.
In order to unlocking you should a [amount] [currency] fine with Visa or MasterCard.
Your browser will be unlocked automatically after the fine payment.
Attention! In case of non-payment of the fine, or your attempts to unlock the device independently, case materials will be transferred to [police_force_name] for the institution of criminal proceedings against you due to commitment a crime."