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Beware of this scam

  • 26-10-2013 12:16am
    #1
    spongebob89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭


    Im not usually very gullible but this one really fecking got me today.

    snip

    Basically my webcam took a pic of me then a garda message blocked my laptop. Because of downloading illegal movies and software and whatever, it had my ip address and everything and a very well believable threat to pay 100 before serious action is taking..

    I ran out the door panicin to pay it and when i got home it was just luck that i googled it and turned out it was a scam a darn very good scam imo, so lucky enough i rang safecardcash and got my money back before they got it. Have a read of the link and make yourself aware!

    mod: removed the link, not entirely that site is legit OP is refering to the EUROPOL European Law Enforcement Agency Virus warning scams


Comments

  • #2
    Gee Bag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Gee Bag


    Fvck sake man, why did ya have to go and tell everyone? I'm just trying to make a living for myself.


  • #3
    Blue Crystal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Blue Crystal


    Im leaning towards thinking if you get scammed by this maybe you should lay off the internet for good, or until your 8 year old daughter makes you more internet aware


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I'm definitely going to click a link in a post about that link relates to a virus someone got.


  • #5
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    My laptop lit up like a Christmas tree from that link.


  • #6
    Blue Crystal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Blue Crystal


    spongebob89 wrote: »

    I ran out the door panicin to pay it

    Wait a sec, what kinda dodgy **** are you downloading that made you so nervous?? :confused::confused::confused:


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  • #7
    spongebob89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭spongebob89


    No no this blocked my computer altogether took a dam pic of me.. Knew everything about me

    This would of fooled any of you people, don't care what you say


  • #8
    ardinn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,246 ✭✭✭ardinn


    New to the netz are we - You actually ran out to pay it??

    Picard, I need you!
    images.jpg
    http://slaneyfishing.com




  • #9
    moc moc a moc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭moc moc a moc


    spongebob89 wrote: »
    I ran out the door panicin to pay it

    You're too stupid to live.


  • #10
    spongebob89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭spongebob89


    Blue Crystal wrote: »
    Wait a sec, what kinda dodgy **** are you downloading that made you so nervous?? :confused::confused::confused:

    Tons of movies and tv series and music jesus Thousands worth

    It also wrote about all these crininal acts about prison and heavy fines


  • #11
    shruikan2553
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,113 ✭✭✭shruikan2553


    You really over estimate the IT skills of the gardai.


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  • #12
    Blue Crystal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Blue Crystal


    spongebob89 wrote: »
    No no this blocked my computer altogether took a dam pic of me.. Knew everything about me

    This would of fooled any of you people, don't care what you say

    Yeah many thanks for sharing this, you should make everyone aware about the dangerous drug cake Ive been hearing about


  • #13
    Gee Bag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Gee Bag


    spongebob89 wrote: »
    No no this blocked my computer altogether took a dam pic of me.. Knew everything about me

    sounds like someones pic was taken mid-****!


  • #14
    ShatterProof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭ShatterProof


    spongebob89 wrote: »
    Im not usually very gullible but this one really fecking got me today. !

    Idiots wre dropped on their head as a child. Your parents must have repeatedly smashed your head.


  • #15
    loveBBhate
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 645 ✭✭✭loveBBhate


    Gee Bag wrote: »
    Fvck sake man, why did ya have to go and tell everyone? I'm just trying to make a living for myself.

    Don't be such a Gee Bag.


  • #16
    danniemcq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 ✭✭✭✭danniemcq


    Thanks for the heads up OP, I recommend the virus forum here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1009 for stuff like this and how to sort it.

    Usual rules apply when you are online, be careful don't click where you shouldn't and dom't download dodgy stuff or anything illegal


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