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I was on the website used to see how many Instagram likes u got in 2015. A pop came up saying "Facebook wants to make u a millionaire." I had no choice but to click "Ok" than the following message appeared (photos attached) I reset my phone, Created a new apple ID, and may change all passwords. plz help. Is this real? I'm panicking!
iPhone 5c
Here are the screenshots:
It is a scam. Do not respond to such messages. See the article below for information.
So am I okay? I had no choice put to click okay. I closed down everything, Reset my phone, to name a few things...
Is there still a risk of hacking, virus, loosing things, etc?
As stated, any such message will be a scam. When you see this again:
Double tap the Home button, then swipe upwards on the Safari preview.
Go to Settings - Safari - Clear History.
Restart Safari.
To be certain that there has nothing added to your system:
1. Download adwareMedic (now called MalwareBytes) from https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/mac/
Then run the scan.
2. This app does not protect you, but remove the adware if it is there.
In Safari menu choose "Clear History".
3. There is a good Scamware stopper available. But the best scam stooper is your common sense.
Download Scamzapper from https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/downloads/scamzapper-info
Run it and let it install the Scamzapper extension in Safari.
Lex
Okay thanks, but to be 100% sure I'm safe right?
Good morning Lex. The OP is using an iPhone, 😉
sarahejh wrote:
Okay thanks, but to be 100% sure I'm safe right?
Yes. Please read the article linked above.
I am completely off the feet (reprimanded by Mandy over another fault), I am very sorry. Of course you are correct to correct me. Thanks.
And have a wonderful 2016.
Lex
LexSchellings wrote:
I am completely off the feet (reprimanded by Mandy over another fault), I am very sorry. Of course you are correct to correct me. Thanks.
And have a wonderful 2016.
Have you been "celebrating" the New Year early, Lex? 😉
"Have you been "celebrating" the New Year early, Lex?"
I have not much to celebrate Meg. But I hope 2016 will be better.
Maybe I will come back on my feet 😮.
Lex
I certainly hope you come back on your feet and have much to celebrate in the coming year!
POTENTIAL VIRUS POP UP PLZ HELP
