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Post by Doug L on Aug 29, 2012 13:20:26 GMT -5
This is a place to add any computer related scams you have heard of/found
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Post by pal on Aug 29, 2012 13:28:48 GMT -5
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Post by pal on Aug 29, 2012 13:38:28 GMT -5
Ransomware scam warning NORTH BAY- July 3, 2012 – The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Technological Crime Branch have been receiving reports from Canadians who say their computers are being frozen or they have been "locked out" of their computers. This happens primarily after complainants receive pop-up messages warning them their computers have been associated with child pornography and illegal music downloading. These warning messages, which claim to come from the RCMP or other Canadian government agencies, tell recipients to pay $100 dollars via Ukash (a payment service provider) so their computers can be "unlocked". These types of messages, known as ransomware, are scams designed to create shock and anxiety so that victims respond by sending money quickly. If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that: read more... www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/english/ransomware.html |
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ukguy
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Post by ukguy on Aug 29, 2012 13:53:14 GMT -5
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Post by Doug L on Sept 11, 2012 20:06:03 GMT -5
United Parcel Service Email Virus Phishing Scheme I have gotten these UPS |
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Post by Doug L on Jan 13, 2013 14:07:02 GMT -5
Warning: Java Exploit Potentially Affecting More Than 850 Million Computers. Java |
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