Spam popups from unknown source

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Spam popups from unknown source

I keep getting pop ups from "QuickCreditScore" and can't find out why. I have never visited any sites remotely connected with credit scoring, and am very careful of all other sites I visit. In fact, if I think something may be dodgy I use my old Windows computer.
I have "Block Pop-Up Windows" ticked, and am getting quite annoyed and puzzled as to where these pop-ups are coming from.
How do I find out?
Any advice would be much appreciated.

Malcolm

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Mar 30, 2011 3:17 AM

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Answer 1

Mar 30, 2011 3:22 AM in response to the2ems

That often appears as a 'pop-under' when visiting some sites - it pops up but behind your browser window, so you don't see it until you close the window, which might be some time later.

Sometimes this sort of thing can leave a mini-page running which you may not notice, and which then pops things up from time to time.

You should clear your browser's cache - command-option-E in Safari as a first step; closing the browser and reopening it may stop it, or a complete reboot may be necessary.

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Answer 2

the2ems Author

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Mar 30, 2011 3:44 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

Hi Roger, perhaps I should have said "Pop-Under" because that is what happens. I have never heard that expression before.

I have now cleared the cache so will wait to see what happens.

Cheers

Malcolm

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Answer 3

Mar 30, 2011 4:08 AM in response to the2ems

Clearing the cache may prevent windows which pop up when you're not browsing: but new pop-unders are more difficult. You could try selecting 'Block pop-up windows' from the File menu in Safari - not sure how well this works with pop-unders though basically they are the same thing.

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