Typing Postcode In Google Search Box Locked Safari!

Last night my wife was addressing an envelope, but the name of the road she had been given was somewhat illegible so I typed the Postcode into the Google search box to find out the exact name.
To my surprise, an "error" page appeared saying that it appeared that my computer was trying to do something illegal . . . . . . . it might have a virus or spyware . . . . . . . or might be sending off some of these multiple messages (I can't remember the precise wording).
I was given one of those boxes with funny shaped characters to copy in order to unlock my internet connection.
Out of curiosity I tried another postcode, with the same result.
However, this time, typing the strange characters did not work, but I was able to unlock my connection by deleting the Google cookies from my Safari preferences.
This morning I tried again, partly in order to copy the exact wording of the message, but try what I might, I couldn't get the error message.
Every time I typed in a Postcode, a map of the appropriate road quickly appeared just as normal!
Any idea what was going on? Has it happened to you? Do I need to be concerned?

Hi Ian...
It's not a virus. They probably want you to purchase security software. Nothing to be concerned about.
Also, if that happens again, besides deleting cookies, from your Safari menu bar click Safari / Preferences then select the Autofill tab. Click the Edit button next to *Other forms*
Delete all Google related url's.
Quit Safari then relaunch Safari.
Carolyn

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