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  1. A popup scam locked up my laptop computer.


    Split from this thread. A popup scam locked up my laptop computer.

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    Michael Ganas, Nov 20, 2023
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  3. My laptop was lockedwith several popups stating it was part of a scam. The phone number Iwas given was 02 89228908. Is this real?

    My laptop was locked with several popups stating it was part of a scam. The phone number Iwas given was 02 89228908. Is this real?
     
    Michael Bruijn, Nov 20, 2023
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