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How to recognize real vs. fake anti-virus warnings

How can you recognize real vs. fake anti-virus warnings? In the case of AVG Anti-Virus, if it detects a virus it will prompt you to “Heal”, “Move to Vault” or “Ignore” a virus threat (as shown below).

AVG Resident Shield alert - single file

AVG Resident Shield alert - Multiple files

Common fake anti-virus programs prompt you to buy a license, or click for a “free” scan as shown by clicking “more…”

Personal Antivirus

Fake security windows recommending AntiVirus2009

Fake Antivirus 2009 results and system tray warning

MS AntiSpyware 2009 alert (fake)