MadMick Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have received 2 private messages on this site, both saying I have a virus and should go to a site to clear it. These are obviously scams, can anything be done about these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bangtidy Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have received 2 private messages on this site, both saying I have a virus and should go to a site to clear it. These are obviously scams, can anything be done about these? Notsure madmick maybe block them or ignore them and report them to admin, maybe they can do something about it for you. Hope you sort the problem out either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have received 2 private messages on this site, both saying I have a virus and should go to a site to clear it. These are obviously scams, can anything be done about these? Hi MadMick When did you receive these messages and who from. We (like other sites) suffered an attack of bogus pm's last month, this was quickly picked up and the bogus members banned. I suspect your problem is leftover from this. Everybody that uses email and the internet must be vidgilent about such scams, if in doubt do not click any link you are unsure of. Let me now the details of your scam pm's Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMick Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 The one received the other day is below Stuart And the one below that was last month I think so could be the prob you talked about. Dear, MadMick! A virus alert was noticed on your computer. We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: http://security-tool2010.net/MadMick ---------------------------------------------------- Forum Administration www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMick Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I have noticed this member was deleted. Hello friend, recommend you check your computer for viruses: http://antivirus.effectmeds.com/MadMick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I have noticed this member was deleted. Hello friend, recommend you check your computer for viruses: http://antivirus.effectmeds.com/MadMick Think it is all cleared up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlie167 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I have just had another warning of a virus on my computer, this time from a board administrator, (although a new member) and threatening to delete my account and report me to my ISP if I don't comply. This might seem a daft question, but is it genuine, and has anyone else had one? By the way, I didn't follow the link, just in case, and I'm not sure how to include the link either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I have just had another warning of a virus on my computer, this time from a board administrator, (although a new member) and threatening to delete my account and report me to my ISP if I don't comply. This might seem a daft question, but is it genuine, and has anyone else had one? By the way, I didn't follow the link, just in case, and I'm not sure how to include the link either. Hello Carlie, a link here .. Sheffield History email scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddy Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Also had the same warning from the site admin saying my computer has a virus and my account will be deleted if i don't visit the virus scam site, they seem to be doing the rounds on various boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirecath Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I received an email and freaked out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlie167 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Thanks all, glad it's not just me. I've deleted it anyway, no way would I open a link from someone I don't know, but it threw me a bit when I saw "board admin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delia Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Its happened to me too. I'd advise everyone who receives this message NOT to click on the link. Delia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deeno Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Yes had the time 6.16 am 20/02/2010 Dear, deeno! A virus alert was noticed on your computer. We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: [xxxxxxxxxxxxxdeeno If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.). ---------------------------------------------------- Forum Administration www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonface Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Yes had the time 6.16 am 20/02/2010 Dear, deeno! A virus alert was noticed on your computer. We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: http://securitytool2010.com/deeno If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.). ---------------------------------------------------- Forum Administration www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk. I had this too but i haven't logged on here for nearly 2 years and don't think i've left any messages so how did they even get my username, is there a list somewhere for everyone to access or could it be an inside job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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