HELP got a message saying I might have a virus

[C00KiE]

This happened about 10mins ago I was on myspace then suddenly another screen popped up also I got a pop up window saying it is highly recommended that I download this virus detector (forgot the name). I got scared so I started closing the other screen that popped up. Then the virus detector was going to download but I stopped it. Could I have a virus??? If so how did this happen?

 

[robbieduncan]

Ignore it. It's just a web-popup advert. It's not scanned your computer or anything similar. Don't fall for their scam.

 

[netdog]

$10 says it's offering a Windows .exe file for download to check. It's just an ad in all likelihood.

 

[MacDawg]

It is just typical Windows BS
Don't fall for it

Besides, there are no viruses for the Mac

Relax and enjoy the OSX experience

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[miniConvert]

LoL @ Popup 😀 This is why they work!

 

[C00KiE]

OK GOOD! thats good to know. Thanks for the info

 

[MisterEd]

Also, just to put this out there..

Those Pop-up messages saying you've won $100,000...

They aren't true either 🙁







😛

 

[MacDawg]

Those Pop-up messages saying you've won $100,000...

They aren't true either 🙁

But, but, the guy in Nigeria said my check was in the mail 😕

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[Julien]

But, but, the guy in Nigeria said my check was in the mail 😕

Woof, Woof - Dawg

When selling a car a few years ago (when the Legos scam was new) I actualy recived a "cashiers" check by Fed-Ex from a Nigerian scamer. Of course I wasn't about to send the deference without first confirming and cashing the check.

 

[MorzillA]

When selling a car a few years ago (when the Legos scam was new) I actualy recived a "cashiers" check by Fed-Ex from a Nigerian scamer. Of course I wasn't about to send the deference without first confirming and cashing the check.

😱 dam, so the check cleared right!? I would cash that check the minute I opened it!!! ________(verb) it, it's free cash! ( xD

 

[Julien]

😱 dam, so the check cleared right!? I would cash that check the minute I opened it!!! ________(verb) it, it's free cash! ( xD

How does a forged check clear or equal free cash? You live in the US and don't know about Nigerian internet scams? 😕

 

[Radioheadcase]

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