Scareware

C1 16+

Collocations of scareware

scareware malware
Frequency: 75 %

The scareware malware infected my computer and caused it to crash.

scareware tactics
Frequency: 70 %

The company used scareware tactics to trick people into buying unnecessary software.

scareware scam
Frequency: 65 %

Many people fell victim to the scareware scam and lost money.

scareware alert
Frequency: 60 %

A scareware alert popped up on my computer warning me of a virus.

scareware software
Frequency: 50 %

I unknowingly downloaded scareware software that slowed down my computer.

Idiomatic Expressions for scareware

  • Phrase: beware of scareware
    Meaning: to be cautious or wary of scareware
    Usage: It's important to beware of scareware and not click on suspicious pop-up ads.