Jaa45jag Author

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Warning on my computer

There was a warning saying I had a virus an to call this 800 #. I did not call it as I was scammed before

Posted on Sep 21, 2019 12:57 PM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Sep 21, 2019 1:01 PM

It was a scam attempt. If you did not do anything there is nothing to worry about.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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BobTheFisherman

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Sep 21, 2019 1:01 PM in response to Jaa45jag

It was a scam attempt. If you did not do anything there is nothing to worry about.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Sep 21, 2019 8:21 PM in response to Jaa45jag

Pure scam.

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Jaa45jag Author

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Sep 21, 2019 12:58 PM in response to Jaa45jag

I need help

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