# Why You Shouldn't Trust Suspicious 'Call Tech Support For Assistance' Texts & Pop-Ups

> If you stay on the internet long enough, you are bound to come across browser pop-ups. While many of them are just annoying, ranging from advertisements and paywall restrictions to requests to disable your adblocker,…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1925459/suspicious-phone-number-pop-up-text-call-tech-support-for-assistance-fbi-warning-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688ed9e5070e2e9ee3b0e01f)
- **Published:** 2025-08-03
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #assistance #call #disable #others #shouldn #support #suspicious
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/688ed9e5070e2e9ee3b0e01f

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