Does Firefox refer me to a microsoft tech if a problem is detected

I tried to look at a link on facebook and it popped up that Firefox detected 2 viruses and said I should call for help in fixing the problem. The number I was given is 866-415-5853. I called and got someone from Global Access who wanted to remote my pc thru LogMeIN Rescue. He said I had all kinds of problems and security issues with my pc but it could all be fixed for $249.
What I want to know is this a legitimate message from Firefox security?

Firefox is a web browser and not a company as that would be Mozilla.
The Firefox browser would never give you a phone number to call nor would it ever refer you to a third-party service, especially one that charges and or does remote access.
Firefox itself does not detect viruses as it is not say a antivirus scanner.
Anyways next time you encounter something like this, ask first instead of after the fact.

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