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sori1

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Q: system notice - online maintenance. i keep getting calls on Skype saying that system is not secure and i need to go to some website help!!!

From; system notice - online maintenance. i keep getting calls on Skype saying that my system is not secure and i need to go to some website help!!! does Apple call on skype to update my macbook air? should i worry that my system is not secured? I just got this laptop... thanks!

MacBook Air, iOS 5.1

Posted on Apr 24, 2012 9:06 PM

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by John Galt,

John Galt Apr 24, 2012 9:08 PM in response to sori1
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Apr 24, 2012 9:08 PM in response to sori1

If it smells like a phishing attempt, it probably is. That one reeks.

Ignore it.

http://community.skype.com/t5/General-Discussion/System-Notice-Online-Maintenanc e/td-p/589951
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by Kappy,

Kappy Apr 24, 2012 9:08 PM in response to sori1
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Apr 24, 2012 9:08 PM in response to sori1

That is scam for which Skype is notorious.
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