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Users should not trust anything claimed by the fake tech support team behind the 1-888-991-5298 number, and should scan their systems instead.
1-888-991-5298 Distribution Method
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1-888-991-5298 Description
As already explained, the 1-888-991-5298 number is an indication of a fake tech support scam. Affected users should not believe in anything that the generated alerts claim since the threat is the number itself. 1-888-991-5298 pop-ups try to scare users by providing fake information such as:
- Website and bank account credentials theft.
- Collection of private photos.
- Collection of personal files.
- Remote access to the computer’s camera.
Even though the listed threats are quite frightening, users should keep in mind that they have become victims of just another online scam.
1-888-991-5298 Removal
To remove the problem, users may want to perform a full system scan with the help of a trustworthy anti-malware tool. Once installed, such a tool should be kept up to date so that the computer is shielded against cyber threats.
Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool. Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
- Guide 1: How to Remove 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts





Step 2: Uninstall 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts and related software from Windows
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:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts on your computer.
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 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- 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 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts 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 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts, 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.
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Remove 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts 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.
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Erase 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts 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.
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Uninstall 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts 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.
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Remove 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts 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 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts will be removed.
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Eliminate 1-888-991-5298 Pop-up Alerts 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.