The FBI Moneypak virus (FBI virus, Citadel Reveton) is ransomware disguised as the FBI that uses Trojans (Trojan.Ransomlock.R) to lock computer systems. The FBI virus alleges the computer has been involved in illegal activity (cyber crime) by the FBI (downloaded or distributed copyrighted material or viewed child pornography, etc.) and demands a penalty fine of $100 or $200 to be paid in order to unlock the computer system within the allotted time of 72 hours by use of Moneypak cards (and others). Green Dot Moneypak cards are the prepaid credit cards you can purchase at Walmart or Walgreens type stores (Moneypak card).
The FBI Moneypak ransomware virus also states on the fake FBI screen that you (the computer owner) may see jail time if a fine is not paid in time. Please take note that this is malware and the claims made by this virus on the fake FBI page are not real, your are not in trouble with the FBI. Paying the fine using Ukash vouchers and Moneypak cards will not fix this malware. Using an activation number to remove the FBI virus will lead to further intrusions.
If you encounter this virus please bring us your desktops/laptops to our shop so we can properly remove the virus with out loosing your personal data. Most of our customer store precious pictures on their computers with out making any kind of backup of their personal data. This is a risk here if you try to do it yourself. Seek a professional like us to remove it with out effecting the integrity of your personal data. If you get this virus on your computer please call us at 909 202 4330 or bring your computer in to get it checked in at 300 N. Euclid Ave #A-2 Upland, CA 91786.
Respectfully
The ICS Team.
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