Video Post: "Ransomware Virus Locks Computer"

This news video describes how a computer was infected by a ransomware virus. Luckily, the computer owner was not intimidated into paying money. Instead he contacted his internet provider, who then fixed the problem. Watch the video an take note of the details of the scam. 

READERS, what do you think?
Would this sophisticated scam work on you? Why or why not?

References
WYFF News. (2012, July 12). "Ransomware virus locks computer, demands money." [Video file]. WYFF Greenville-Spartansburg. Retrieved from  http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/ransomware-virus-locks-computer-demands-money/1d0vr536n.