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Media Advisory - RCMP Warn Public of "Scareware" Scam Warning
KITCHENER, ON, Feb. 18, 2013, 2013 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
The Kitchener Detachment of the
RCMP are warning the public of a computer scam after they have been
receiving reports from individuals who say their computers are being
frozen or they have been "locked out" of their computers after
receiving pop- up messages warning them their computer has been
associated with pornography. These warning messages, which claim to be
from the RCMP, tell the recipient to pay $100.00 via Ukash so their
computer can be "unlocked". Recipients of this pop- up messages are
further warned that if they do not pay the $100.00 fine within 72 hours
criminal proceedings will commence against them.
These types of messages, commonly known as scareware, are designed to
create such shock and anxiety that victims respond by sending money
quickly.
If you receive one of these messages, please be aware that it is a scam
- these messages are not being issued by the RCMP. Do not pay the
$100.00. If you have been locked out of your computer, it's an
indicator that your system may have been infected with malware and you
will need to take steps to address the problem.
The RCMP offer the following tips to help keep your computer protected:
-- Never click on a pop-up that claims your computer has a virus
-- Update your anti-virus software often and scan your computer
for viruses regularly
-- Don't click on links or attachments in e-mails sent to you by
someone you don't know
-- Turn on your browser's pop-up blocking feature
-- Never download anti-virus software from a pop-up link sent to
you in an e-mail
If you've received a scareware message, please contact your local police
office and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) to report
it.
SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
To view this news release in HTML formatting, please use the following URL: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2013/18/c6333.html
SOURCE: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
SOURCE: RCMP
SOURCE: Government of Canada
Cpl Judith Falbo RCMP Kitchener Federal Enforcement Section Office: (519) 896-3542
ext. 481 Mobile: (519) 404-1684
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