I suddenly have blue and black vertical lines on my screen. This computer is only 3 months old. What can I do?

Starting a few weeks ago I got a cluster of blue and black lines at the bottom righthand corner of my screen. It was frustrating and annoying but I ignored it. Now there is another one closer to the top lefthand side. It's very frustrating as this computer is only 3 months old!! please help!

Take a picture if the problem just in case the aberration does not show in the presence of the technicians.
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