NSA PayPal shakedown?

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my Safari is hostage to some pop ups from"http://national-01-department-Internet.in"

demanding $500 PayPal submission. I have tried the various posted fixes but none work. Help!!!

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Feb 25, 2015 11:25 AM

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Answer 1

Shutdown Safari and then hold down Shift key on restart

If that doesn't work disconnect Mac from network and restart Safari then.

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Answer 2

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I tried the shut down/ restart holding down shift key. No go.

How do I disconnect my Mac from the network? Thanks!

Sent from my iPad

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Answer 3

If the connection to network is wired, disconnect cable.

If not, go into System Preferences > Network and turn off Wi-Fi.

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Answer 4

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Thanks! You da man!

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