Ransomware
Ransomware
Your files or screen are locked. A message demands money to open them again.
How Scam Works?
This chat is made up. It shows how the trick usually sounds. It is not a real message. Do not reply, and do not send money.
Demonstration
A message on the computer screen
A lock note
Scam message
Your files are encrypted. Pay the amount in the next 24 hours or they will be deleted. Do not call the police.
What you might say
I will not pay this screen.
Scam message
The timer is running. Pay the wallet address to get the key.
Do not pay the screen. Disconnect the computer from the internet and get help. Call 1930.
- 01
A file, link, or attachment opened the problem
It may have looked like a bill, a photo, or a delivery message.
- 02
The screen asks for money
The note is there to panic you. Paying does not mean you get the files back.
- 03
Stop and get help
Unplug the internet. Do not follow the wallet instructions. Tell the police and report it at cybercrime.gov.in.