What is Fairy-pay.com?
Pop-up ads referencing fairy-pay.com or ppsc.fairy-pay.com are appearing on your Android phone or tablet even when the browser is closed, and you want to know what is causing them and how to stop them. Read this article right now, then follow the removal instructions at the bottom immediately.
Fairy-pay.com and its subdomains — most notably ppsc.fairy-pay.com — are push notification spam domains that target primarily Android and mobile users through deceptive browser permission prompts, delivering persistent pop-up ads and malicious advertising directly to the device’s notification system. The domain infrastructure uses the “fairy-pay” naming to create the impression of a payment or reward service — which is a deliberate choice designed to reduce resistance to the notification permission prompt by associating the domain with something that sounds financially beneficial. Once notification permission is granted to any subdomain on the fairy-pay.com infrastructure, the operators can push advertising content to the device around the clock regardless of whether the browser is open, bypassing all standard push notification blockers at the browser level because the ads arrive through the notification channel itself.
Fairy-pay.com Short Overview
| Type | Push notification spam domain infrastructure (including subdomain ppsc.fairy-pay.com) targeting primarily Android and mobile browser users. Uses the “fairy-pay” naming to imply a payment or reward service before harvesting notification permissions. Delivers persistent pop-up ads at the OS notification level regardless of browser state. |
| Symptoms | Pop-up ads referencing fairy-pay.com or ppsc.fairy-pay.com appearing in the Android notification bar even with the browser closed. Fake virus warnings, prize scam notifications, and misleading payment or reward alerts pushed to the mobile device. fairy-pay.com appearing under allowed notifications in the mobile browser’s site settings. Pop-up frequency increasing over time after the first notification appeared. |
| Removal Time | Approximately 15 minutes for a full-system scan |
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How Did I Get Fairy-pay.com Pop-ups?
Nobody deliberately grants permission to fairy-pay.com or its subdomains. Here is how the notification permission typically ends up granted:
- A deceptive “Click Allow” or “Tap Allow” prompt on mobile — The most documented route: a redirect from an ad-heavy site presents a full-screen page on the mobile browser that implies tapping Allow confirms you’re not a robot, claims a payment or reward is waiting, or states it is required to continue watching content. Tapping Allow grants fairy-pay.com permanent notification permissions on the mobile browser.
- An adware app already installed on the device — If an adware app installed through a third-party app store, a cracked APK, or a disguised utility app is already present, it can actively generate redirects to notification permission pages — meaning blocking this domain will not stop a replacement from appearing if the app is not removed.
- A malicious advertising redirect during mobile browsing — Clicking an ad on a lower-quality streaming or download site can route through a chain of automatic redirects that land on the fairy-pay.com permission prompt without deliberate navigation.
- A free app downloaded outside the official app store — Apps downloaded as APK files from unofficial sources frequently include advertising SDKs that generate notification permission requests for domains in this category as part of their revenue model.
What Does Fairy-pay.com Do?
Once notification permission is granted to fairy-pay.com or any of its subdomains, the behavior is persistent and difficult to miss. Here is the full picture:
- Continuous pop-up ad delivery at the OS notification level — Ads appear on the Android notification bar regardless of whether the browser is open, covering fake virus warnings, prize scam notifications, gambling promotions, and misleading “payment” or “reward” alerts that reference the domain’s payment-service name to maintain a superficial appearance of legitimacy.
- Redirects to further harmful pages when notifications are tapped — Tapping any notification from the fairy-pay.com network routes through a chain that may attempt to deliver further malware, push scareware purchase pages, or harvest credentials through phishing pages.
- Behavioral data collection through embedded trackers — Trackers embedded in the notification infrastructure collect device data and browsing behavior for data collection and ad targeting for as long as the permission remains active.
- Escalating notification volume over time — Operators in this category increase push frequency the longer the permission goes unrevoked, so a manageable trickle of pop-ups today can become constant disruption within a week or two.
What Should You Do?
On Android, open the browser’s site settings (in Chrome: Settings, then Site Settings, then Notifications) and revoke notification permission for fairy-pay.com and all its subdomains including ppsc.fairy-pay.com. If you use multiple browsers on the device, check each one’s notification settings separately. Then check recently installed apps — open Settings, then Apps, sort by install date, and uninstall anything unfamiliar added around the time the pop-ups started, including any APK-installed apps or “cleaner” and “speed booster” utilities that were never explicitly wanted. If the pop-ups return through a new domain within days after revoking the permission, an adware app is still present on the device and must be identified and uninstalled before the problem is solved at the root level. Clear the browser’s cache and data to flush any cached notification scripts. Follow the complete removal instructions below this article for the full step-by-step process on Android and other platforms.
Ventsislav Krastev
Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.
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How to Remove Fairy-pay.com from Windows.
Step 1: Scan for Fairy-pay.com with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Step 2: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode
Step 3: Uninstall Fairy-pay.com and related software from Windows
Uninstall Steps for Windows 11
Uninstall Steps for Windows 10 and Older Versions
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 4: Clean Any registries, Created by Fairy-pay.com on Your PC.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Fairy-pay.com there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Video Removal Guide for Fairy-pay.com (Windows).
Get rid of Fairy-pay.com from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Fairy-pay.com and remove related files and objects
Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Fairy-pay.com. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Fairy-pay.com via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Fairy-pay.com files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Fairy-pay.com, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
Video Removal Guide for Fairy-pay.com (Mac)
Remove Fairy-pay.com from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
Erase Fairy-pay.com from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window:
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
Uninstall Fairy-pay.com from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
Remove Fairy-pay.com from Safari
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Fairy-pay.com will be removed.
Eliminate Fairy-pay.com from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
Remove Push Notifications from Your Browsers
Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome
To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.
Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:
Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:
Step 4: Open “Notifications”:
Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:
Remove Push Notifications on Firefox
Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.
Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":
Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”
Stop Push Notifications on Opera
Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings.
Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.
Step 3: Open Notifications:
Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):
Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari
Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.
Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".
Fairy-pay.com-FAQ
What Is Fairy-pay.com?
The Fairy-pay.com threat is adware or browser redirect virus.
It may slow your computer down significantly and display advertisements. The main idea is for your information to likely get stolen or more ads to appear on your device.
The creators of such unwanted apps work with pay-per-click schemes to get your computer to visit risky or different types of websites that may generate them funds. This is why they do not even care what types of websites show up on the ads. This makes their unwanted software indirectly risky for your OS.
What Are the Symptoms of Fairy-pay.com?
There are several symptoms to look for when this particular threat and also unwanted apps in general are active:
Symptom #1: Your computer may become slow and have poor performance in general.
Symptom #2: You have toolbars, add-ons or extensions on your web browsers that you don't remember adding.
Symptom #3: You see all types of ads, like ad-supported search results, pop-ups and redirects to randomly appear.
Symptom #4: You see installed apps on your Mac running automatically and you do not remember installing them.
Symptom #5: You see suspicious processes running in your Task Manager.
If you see one or more of those symptoms, then security experts recommend that you check your computer for viruses.
What Types of Unwanted Programs Are There?
According to most malware researchers and cyber-security experts, the threats that can currently affect your device can be rogue antivirus software, adware, browser hijackers, clickers, fake optimizers and any forms of PUPs.
What to Do If I Have a "virus" like Fairy-pay.com?
With few simple actions. First and foremost, it is imperative that you follow these steps:
Step 1: Find a safe computer and connect it to another network, not the one that your Mac was infected in.
Step 2: Change all of your passwords, starting from your email passwords.
Step 3: Enable two-factor authentication for protection of your important accounts.
Step 4: Call your bank to change your credit card details (secret code, etc.) if you have saved your credit card for online shopping or have done online activities with your card.
Step 5: Make sure to call your ISP (Internet provider or carrier) and ask them to change your IP address.
Step 6: Change your Wi-Fi password.
Step 7: (Optional): Make sure to scan all of the devices connected to your network for viruses and repeat these steps for them if they are affected.
Step 8: Install anti-malware software with real-time protection on every device you have.
Step 9: Try not to download software from sites you know nothing about and stay away from low-reputation websites in general.
If you follow these recommendations, your network and all devices will become significantly more secure against any threats or information invasive software and be virus free and protected in the future too.
How Does Fairy-pay.com Work?
Once installed, Fairy-pay.com can collect data using trackers. This data is about your web browsing habits, such as the websites you visit and the search terms you use. It is then used to target you with ads or to sell your information to third parties.
Fairy-pay.com can also download other malicious software onto your computer, such as viruses and spyware, which can be used to steal your personal information and show risky ads, that may redirect to virus sites or scams.
Is Fairy-pay.com Malware?
The truth is that PUPs (adware, browser hijackers) are not viruses, but may be just as dangerous since they may show you and redirect you to malware websites and scam pages.
Many security experts classify potentially unwanted programs as malware. This is because of the unwanted effects that PUPs can cause, such as displaying intrusive ads and collecting user data without the user’s knowledge or consent.
About the Fairy-pay.com Research
The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this Fairy-pay.com how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific, adware-related problem, and restore your browser and computer system.
How did we conduct the research on Fairy-pay.com?
Please note that our research is based on independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware, adware, and browser hijacker definitions.
Furthermore, the research behind the Fairy-pay.com threat is backed with VirusTotal.
To better understand this online threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.