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bermary
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Just got this come up on my laptop saying credit cards, banking and personal details are sent remotely to hackers call immediatetly on08000903831 what is this please
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It's a scam ... you should not call that number.
What you SHOULD do is use Malwarebytes Antimalware and then ADW Cleaner to check your PC for infections (and to remove them).
I'm sure someone will be along shortly with more-detailed advice.
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Hi,
don't panic, do a google on that number, then ignore it.0 -
theres a spate of these browser hijacks , often redirecting from facebook links
http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/08000903831
not aware they are actual infections at all , just scare tacticsEx forum ambassador
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Thankyou but how do I get rid of it it fills my computer screen and cant get anything else on screen0
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Thanks everyone got rid of it now done a malwarebytes scan and nothing showed up on this so presume it ok now0
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always trust a complete stranger from a forum with complete control over your PC "Bruv"
they won't infect your PC or steal personal details would theyEx forum ambassador
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or help yourself to their credit card and banking details
all your teamviewer posts reported to forumteam on that basisEx forum ambassador
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Hey ozmusafir, I have a probz wiv me online banking.. can i giv ya de login and pa$$w0rd n u sort tht out 4 me 2 bruv ?
:rotfl: :T :rotfl:0
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