"Safari Virus Detected"???

Is this just some sort of scare or scam? or should i be worried?
The first screenshot appeared, then i quit chrome, then restarted and went back to what i was doing, then the second screenshot popped up, and redirected my to a website saying "You may have encountered an intrusion" or something to that affect.
It seems like some sort or scam, but just to make sure.. Also how would i know if my mac has been intruded and how do i prevent it?
Thanks in advance!
---First this---
---then this---

It is indeed a scam.
Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.
The Easy, safe, effective method:
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071
http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

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