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Maggy

27-11-2011 22:06

Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-15910819

Quote:

Internet users have been warned about a scam message claiming to be from Scottish police asking to pay a fine for viewing adult content.
Strathclyde Police said officers were aware of a number of incidents where a pop-up window appeared, telling users their machine had been locked.
The message claims they have been viewing adult content and asks users to pay a Â£100 fine over the phone.
The force said this was an online scam and that inquiries were under way

I'm wondering how many have been caught by this?:erm:

Derek

27-11-2011 22:43

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

Hey we've got to pay for our Xmas parties somehow... ;)

I can't say I'd heard of this before today so don't think it was that widespread, can definately see it spreading though.

budwieser

27-11-2011 23:22

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35336302)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-15910819

I'm wondering how many have been caught by this?:erm:

Were you the first one caught then Mrs J? ;):D:D

Maggy

27-11-2011 23:32

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by budwieser (Post 35336333)

Were you the first one caught then Mrs J? ;):D:D

Waddya think?That I'm that stupid?:rolleyes:

budwieser

27-11-2011 23:43

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35336338)

Waddya think?That I'm that stupid?:rolleyes:

Not at all Mrs J!;) Maybe the second one then. :D

Maggy

28-11-2011 00:28

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35336320)

Hey we've got to pay for our Xmas parties somehow... ;)

I can't say I'd heard of this before today so don't think it was that widespread, can definately see it spreading though.

I was thinking it might be down to embarrassment that those plucked might not want to tell the rozzers..:)

Sasha222

28-11-2011 00:37

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by budwieser (Post 35336333)

Were you the first one caught then Mrs J? ;):D:D

Were you one of the ones that got caught out Bud:erm: but you are to embarrassed to say. Dont worry we wont judge you as were all very understanding on here :D:D:D:D:D

budwieser

28-11-2011 08:58

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by Sasha222 (Post 35336358)

Were you one of the ones that got caught out Bud:erm: but you are to embarrassed to say. Dont worry we wont judge you as were all very understanding on here :D:D:D:D:D

Damn!!!!!!!!! Busted! :D:D:angel:

Gary L

28-11-2011 10:07

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

Do they give you a discount if you pay it within 14 days

richard1960

28-11-2011 11:38

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35336415)

Do they give you a discount if you pay it within 14 days

Yes 25/% off and a years free subscription to Razzle,so i have heard !.:blush::blush::D:D:D

denphone

28-11-2011 11:40

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35336445)

Yes 25/% off and a years free subscription to Razzle,so i have heard !.:blush::blush::D:D:D

Oh dear not for me l am afraid.:)

richard1960

28-11-2011 11:42

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35336447)

Oh dear not for me l am afraid.:)

LOL :D:D:D denphone.

Rivva

28-11-2011 12:22

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

I've watched a few clips online of Pawn Stars just lately on the History channel but no pop-up window as yet.

rob_cable_forum

19-12-2011 12:36

Re: Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

Hi Everyone,

If anybody is struggling to remove this virus then try (after rebooting your pc in safemode with networking by pressing F2 at the beginning of startup) downloading a program called: 'Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware'. After performing a quick scan not only did this program find the 'strathclyde porn scam virus' but a few weeks ago it also found and destroyed the 'blaster worm.32'. Thus, I highly recommend this program and it's completely free. And when I say completely free I mean it's COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE.

Good luck,
Rob

P.S. If you have any problems downloading and installing Malwarebytes' Ant-Malware when trying to remove the worm then you may need to change a system setting that enables the program to work properly when accessed in safe mode. This is because the worm prevents most programs from working and you thus need to disable a setting. Sorry I can't be of anymore help but if you Google it I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. However, concerning the removal of the Strathclyde Police scam there shouldn't be a problem.

P.P.S. So what you've watched a bit porn - go easy on yourself :-)

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