Remove “Congratulations Amazon User” Scam Message

Can’t Remove Congratulations Amazon User pop-ups?

Amazon is one of the biggest names online. It’s safe to say, most Internet users are familiar with their services. Or, at the very least, have heard the company name. And, that’s what cyber criminals prey on. That’s why they chose to use the Amazon name for their malicious purposes. There’s a recently-discovered scamware, flooding users with fake alerts. The infection bombards your screen with “Congratulations Amazon User” pop-ups. The message reads that you got selected to win a prize. All you have to do to qualify, is answer a few questions. And, all that sounds fine and dandy. Except it’s not. The pop-ups are smoke and mirrors. They’re a sugary layer of deceit. And, once you look past them, you’ll see the danger, you’re in. These prizes that get waved in front of your face, like carrots, are a lie. You will not win “a PlayStation 4, $1000 Amazon Gift Card, or iPhone 7 plus.” What you will win, for sure, is a headaches. You are dealing with a deceitful infection. One that’s quite harmful. Do NOT fall for its fake promises. See it for what it is. A nasty program, run by cyber criminals with agendas. Unknown individuals, who seek to exploit you. The question is, will you let them? Do yourself a favor, and take immediate action against the cyber threat. As soon as it first throws the “Congratulations Amazon User” pop-up your way.

How did I get infected with?

Malware doesn’t appear out of the blue. No, malicious programs like the one, you’re stuck with, need permission to enter. That’s right. The tool has to ask you, the user, for approval on its admission. And, unless you give it, no access. It’s a simple requirement. Yes, infections have found ways around it. They still do ask permission. Only, they do it in a way, you don’t even realize it. It may seem confusing, but it’s pretty straightforward. One of the most often used methods of invasion is freeware. The malware, uses it as a shield to lurk behind, and slip by unnoticed. And, do you know why it succeeds? Carelessness. Yes,the tool attempts to sneak past you. But you’re the one, who lets it. If you pay attention and do your due diligence, you can catch it in the act. And, prevent it! That’s why it’s crucial to always apply vigilance. Never discard the importance of reading the terms and conditions. Know what you agree to allow into your PC. Your distraction, naivety, and haste ease the infection’s passage into your system. So, why grant them?

Why are these ads dangerous?

The infection, residing on your PC, is quite invasive. It bombards you with the “Congratulations Amazon User” pop-up at every turn. But, don’t think it draws the line at ‘annoying.’ It’s much more than that. Much worse than that. For one thins, it opens your system to more threats. Yes, the malware, you’re stuck with now, leads to more malware invasions in the future. Given enough time, your PC can get flooded with cyber threats. And, that poses a variety of dangers, on its own. One of the worst possible outcomes is The Blue Screen of Death. The chances of its occurrence are rather minute. But as minuscule as they may be, are you okay to risk it? Do you think it’s worth the odds? And, if you can believe it, it gets even worse than that. Yes, the possibility of seeing the dreaded blue isn’t the worst aspect, you face. The malware also jeopardizes your privacy. Yes, it threatens to steal your personal and financial data. Only to, then, expose it to the strangers behind it. And, unless you do something to stop it, it WILL succeed. So, act now, and act fast. Don’t allow a malicious infection to hand over your private life to cyber criminals. Protect your system, and yourself. Don’t buy the lies, the scamware tries to sell you.

How Can I Remove Congratulations Amazon User Pop-ups?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the 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 suspicious software from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete unknown add-ons from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Congratulations Amazon User from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall unknown programs from Your Computer

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the any unknown program 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 add-ons and extensions 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 Congratulations Amazon User 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.