![]() This scam aims to either charge you for bogus software and/or obtain your personal information. ![]() The software or "free scan" offered in pop-up alerts often doesn't work or actually infects your computer with the dangerous programs it is supposed to protect against. The pop-up advertisements aim to mimic genuine warning alerts generated by computer security software. ![]() Scammers often use the names of well-known companies that specialise in computer software to gain your trust. SCAMwatch warns consumers to be wary of fake anti-virus alerts. They commonly appear after you open an email attachment, download files, visit websites programmed to download malicious software or click on a pop-up advertisement. You may be one of the numerous people who have received similar pop-up alerts. "Warning-your computer is infected! System detected virus activities.
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