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Tag Archives: Scam
New ‘NetFlix’ phishing scam
There is another variation on the bank account phishing scam – this time targetting NetFlix customers and with the potential for a lot of harm. A pop up screen or email claiming that your Netflix account has been suspended, with … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Security, Viruses and malware, Windows questions
Tagged Antivirus, Internet, Malware, Netflix, Phishing, Scam, Security, Virus, Windows
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Q. I am getting a FBI notice on my screen saying I have to pay?
This is a bogus FBI (or other organization) “ransomware” scam, which tries to scare you into paying a “fine” because they have allegedly done something illegal on their computer. If you don’t pay, the virus then locks your machine so … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Viruses and malware, Windows questions
Tagged FBI warning, Malware, MoneyPak, Ransomware, Scam, Virus
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Q. Can I really get great deals on penny auctions?
Can I really get an iPad for $39.87 like they advertise all over the Internet? Short answer, no. Longer answer – ONE lucky person out of a couple of thousand that are trying for it will get the iPad for … Continue reading
Posted in Internet and Networking, Media and Commentary
Tagged Bidders, Bidding, Lose money, Loser, Online Auction, Pay to Bid, Penny Auction, Purchase bids, Scam, Scheme, Winner
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Q. What is Smart HDD and why does it say I have errors?
Do not proceed with anything! Quit or Force Quit your browser, or it it isn’t possible to quit, shut your machine off. Smart HDD is a scam – it is malware that mimics a legitimate repair or testing program – … Continue reading
Purchase Order Fraud – Impersonation scam
Every week we receive orders and quote requests from companies, universities and hospitals all over North America, requesting expensive IT equipment. Great, right? Not really, because these are fraud artists that are trying to lure companies into sending valuable goods … Continue reading →
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