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Re: [LUG] Comical phone call. MS vs Linux & Malware.

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Subject: Re: [LUG] Comical phone call. MS vs Linux & Malware.
From: Gordon Henderson <gordon+dcglug@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:28:40 +0000 (GMT)
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On Fri, 18 Feb 2011, Roland Tarver wrote:

PS - I did wonder if this was some form of scam etc...or if it
actually was an MS employee...


A well known scam. AIUI, they try to get you to enable remote access and
they then install their "checker" and take money from you. alledgedly
their checker keeps on nagging you to pay more and advising you that there
are more viruses, etc.

Gordon

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