Remove 661-748-0240 Scam from Chrome/Firefox/IE

Recieved a call from 661-748-0240? This is 99% scam scheme!

661-748-0240 is a Skype registered number that you might receive a phone call from. Remember that number because it is certainly not one you should answer. It is important to know that being called by 661-748-0240 does not mean that your computer is severely infected, although the person on the other side of the line might try to convince you otherwise. 661-748-0240 is just another scam used by cyber criminals to spread malware or to extort money from unsuspecting computer users. There are many other similar scams you may come across and they may come from other numbers or state the names of popular companies. You should not fall for them either because no genuine company would ever try to contact you through Skype calls. Hence, if you receive a call from 661-748-0240 or another similar number, make sure you do not answer.

How did I get infected with?

As we made it clear in the first paragraph, your system does not need to be infected with any viruses so you can receive calls from 661-748-0240. You may still be contacted by the people associated with 661-748-0240 regardless of the condition of your PC. This means that if you are told that your system contains numerous infections that need to be dealt with, you should not trust it because noone can know what is residing on your computer without performing a full system scan. That cannot happen remotely and without your permission, and will surely not remain unnoticed if it takes place. Besides, it is ridiculous to think that a legitimate company will actually contact you through Skype to let you know that your PC has been infected and to offer to fix it for you.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The calls from 661-748-0240 are not necessarily related to malware infections. What they will all have in common is that they will try to convince you about something that is not true. For example, you might be contacted about something related to your bank account. You could be told that somebody is trying to steal money from you and that you need to provide your bank account details in order to stop the potentially harmful activity. Still, in the majority of cases the person calling from 661-748-0240 will tell you that your PC is at risk and that you need to take measures to fix it. If you fall for these lies, you will be persuaded to install some security software sent to you via Skype or will be offered to purchase it. Acquiring any kind of software promoted this way is bound to end up badly because you can be certain that it is not decent and will only cause damage to your system. What is more, if you agree to purchase anything and share your credit card details with the people behind 661-748-0240, you may end up losing a lot of money. In future, think twice before you answer suspiciously looking unknown numbers and do not trust strange people telling you things that are not proven to be true.

How Can I Remove 661-748-0240 Ads?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the 661-748-0240 infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall 661-748-0240 from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete 661-748-0240 from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove 661-748-0240 from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall 661-748-0240 from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the all suspicious programs and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove 661-748-0240 from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove 661-748-0240 Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.