FakeAlertBlocker - Tech Support Scam Blocker

Detects and blocks fake tech support scam pages that lock your browser. Protects you and your family from phone scams.

FakeAlertBlocker protects you from the tricks websites use to scare, mislead, and manipulate you — automatically, in the background, without you having to do a thing. Whether it's a screaming fake virus alert locking your browser, a wall of "Download Now" buttons where only one is real, or a cookie banner designed to confuse you into saying yes — FakeAlertBlocker catches it and gets it out of your way. 🚨 Fake Tech Support Scam Detection The most dangerous threats online aren't viruses — they're pages designed to terrify you into calling a fake "Microsoft" or "Apple" helpline. These pages fake system alerts, lock your browser, and blast alarms to pressure you into handing over money or remote access to your computer. FakeAlertBlocker detects these pages the moment they load. It unlocks your browser, alerts you with a clear warning, and can automatically navigate you away to safety. A red badge appears on the extension icon so you always know what's happening. 🛡️ Ad-Wall & Popup Blocker Tired of pages that won't let you read an article until you dismiss three popups? FakeAlertBlocker automatically handles: Ad-walls and forced interstitials Newsletter subscription popups Paywall overlays Any popup that tries to trap you on a page The number of popups blocked on the current page is shown live on the extension icon, so you can see it working in real time. ⬇️ Fake Download Button Detection On software download sites, the real download button is often the smallest, plainest one on the page — surrounded by huge, colourful "DOWNLOAD NOW" buttons that are actually ads leading to unwanted software. FakeAlertBlocker scans the page, outlines the suspicious buttons in red and amber, and puts a warning banner at the bottom of the screen so you know exactly which button to trust. 🍪 Automatic Cookie Consent Cookie banners are designed to make "Accept All" the easiest option. FakeAlertBlocker automatically selects the most privacy-friendly option on cookie consent banners so you never have to think about them again. 🔔 Notification Permission Blocking Sites aggressively prompt you to allow browser notifications as a way to run ads directly on your desktop. FakeAlertBlocker blocks these prompts before they appear. 🎣 Phishing Page Detection FakeAlertBlocker checks pages for phishing signals — lookalike login pages, credential-harvesting forms, and deceptive redirects — and warns you before you enter any information. 📊 Live Ad Block Counter The extension icon badge shows a live count of ads blocked on the current page, updated instantly as you browse — no need to open the extension to see it working. 🔍 Search Ad Filtering Sponsored results at the top of Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Ecosia, and Brave Search are filtered out, so your search results show organic links first. ✅ Global Safe-Site Whitelist FakeAlertBlocker maintains a community-curated list of trusted domains that is synced automatically every 6 hours. You can also add your own trusted sites directly from the extension popup, with per-site controls to turn popup blocking on or off for any domain. 🔒 Privacy First FakeAlertBlocker does not sell your data, does not run ads, and does not track your browsing history. When scam or adwall reports are sent to help improve detection, this is entirely opt-out — you can disable reporting at any time in Settings. All processing happens locally in your browser. ⚙️ Fully Configurable Every feature can be turned on or off independently: Scam detection sensitivity (Standard / Aggressive) Auto-leave scam pages (with configurable countdown) Ad-wall & paywall blocking Newsletter popup blocking Notification blocking Cookie auto-rejection Phishing detection Fake download button detection Search ad filtering Anonymous report sending 📈 Milestone Tracking The popup shows your lifetime stats — scams blocked, popups dismissed, ads filtered. Milestones are celebrated as you reach them, so you can see the real impact of browsing with protection on. FakeAlertBlocker is free, open to feedback, and built for everyday users who deserve a safer, less manipulative web. Found a false positive, a missed detection, or a bug? Use the built-in feedback button in the extension popup — it goes straight to the team.