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28/08/2007, 16:58 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,525 Re: Another internet Scam No I didn't James, not a chance!! I look at it this way, if someone is asking for credit details in an e-mail then it is a scam. Although I did once have a querie from an American company that I had ordered some kit from. They asked me all sorts of questions and as I had ordered the kit on a secure web site I actually replied to it asking them questions that only they could know via the secure site. They got all shirty with me, but eventually realised that it was a pretty stupid way to do it?? I got my kit and they got their money... John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

28/08/2007, 17:22 jamesg Joined on 15/11/2005 Carcassonne Posts 93 Re: Another internet Scam I didn't go there either John, but I looked to see where it was pointing and it was a redirect to what seemed to be a gambling site. James    Report

28/08/2007, 17:59 ErnieY Joined on 05/12/2006 Nr Prayssac (Lot) Posts 2,952 Re: Another internet Scam  jamesg wrote: I have 2 free programs installed which can stop you being caught by these: www.siteadvisor.com/ www.vengine.com/ Either of these can show you if a site is genuine. I have one installed in my brain by default, it's called "Common Sense"............ My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !    Report

28/08/2007, 19:00 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,525 Re: Another internet Scam Earnie you are a buky lugger (?). Loads of people would love to have your default!! That's wot these pil-loks work on... John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

28/08/2007, 19:15 jamesg Joined on 15/11/2005 Carcassonne Posts 93 Re: Another internet Scam Well maybe everyone is not so quick thinking as you Ernie, lol. Some of us older ones need all the help we can get!(to keep us out of trouble) James    Report

28/08/2007, 21:47 ErnieY Joined on 05/12/2006 Nr Prayssac (Lot) Posts 2,952 Re: Another internet Scam It's not a question of quick thinking jamesg. You have all the time in the world to mull over that "urgent" email from your Bank/Paypal/Nigerian ex Government official with $$$ Billions stuck in a Swiss account/WHY. Why any sort of right thinking rational person responds to these is what astounds me, yet respond they do hence the scamsters persist I too have reached the age when I frequently reach the top of the stairs only to completely forget what I went up them for, and I only have 3 steps in my split level house........... My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !    Report

29/08/2007, 9:30 jamesg Joined on 15/11/2005 Carcassonne Posts 93 Re: Another internet Scam  ErnieY wrote: Why any sort of right thinking rational person responds to these is what astounds me, yet respond they do hence the scamsters persist Yes Ernie, there are a lot of bad guys around  and a lot of people who don't think, so need protecting from their own stupidity.   I decided to have a look at this redirect site as I have very good protection.   Site Adviser has blocked my access to it and showed it as a scam, so it would not have tricked anyone with that program installed. I was looking at the Protecting Your Computer FAQs, which seems to be completely out of date and even dangerous.   I wonder what you think? I wouldn't dream of advising anyone to use HiJack This without expert guidance for instance. James    Report

29/08/2007, 13:47 ErnieY Joined on 05/12/2006 Nr Prayssac (Lot) Posts 2,952 Re: Another internet Scam True the FAQ might be a bit old but it's still reasonably valid and I don't think I would describe it as dangerous. All I use are AVG, Spybot and Adaware and I can't remember the last time I had a problem with a virus or any other nasty. Unfortunately it really boils down to ignorance and complacency. For instance, how many people I wonder are still using a trial AV which came with their PC and has never been updated since the trial period expired which may have been month's or even years ago ? My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !    Report

29/08/2007, 15:03 jamesg Joined on 15/11/2005 Carcassonne Posts 93 Re: Another internet Scam Well I would have liked to see a firewall mentioned and it is surprising what you find when running this: http://secunia.com/software_inspector/ James    Report

29/08/2007, 20:07 ErnieY Joined on 05/12/2006 Nr Prayssac (Lot) Posts 2,952 Re: Another internet Scam The only 2 things it's reported on my system are Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 (I like it because it's fast) and Winzip 8 (can't think why it's complaining about that). BTW, horror of horrors, I never ever download any XP "security" updates as 99% of them address vague esoteric vunerabilities of zero consequence to your average Joe. I regularly scan with ShieldsUp  https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2  which invariably gives me a clean bill of health My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !    Report

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