Millions tricked by 'scareware'

[Jean]

Online criminals are making millions of pounds by convincing computer users to download fake anti-virus software, internet security experts claim.

[Porty]

It's scary some people have no idea that these sites are fake and are talking your money.

[ben 10]

not mine matee not a penny

[Carnedyr]

Here's how it happens

http://www.atthebreach.com/scams/spybot-search-destroy-scam/

The link to the genuine site appears 4th in the list.

[Mab y Mynydd]

It's scary some people have no idea that these sites are fake and are talking your money.

It's a bit like meeting you in The Harp.

[Porty]

It's scary some people have no idea that these sites are fake and are talking your money.

It's a bit like meeting you in The Harp.

Very good made me laugh, your round next Mab and very soon.

[nortonfolgate]

It is amazing that people fall for this. it's almost like a tax on stupity...

[Shell]

It won't get me.  Anything that involves flashing the cash is a no-no for me.  However threatening it looks.

[TreFFS]

"stupity"??

I must say some of the fake ads looked genuine enough to me. But I suppose they are meant to. I wonder if that makes me stupit or something.

[Mab y Mynydd]

I had you down as 'something' rather than 'stupit'.

[nortonfolgate]

"stupity"??

I must say some of the fake ads looked genuine enough to me. But I suppose they are meant to. I wonder if that makes me stupit or something.

My typing may suffer when under the influence of alcohol but luckily my common sense does not...  
Maybe using Linux and not visiting dodgy websites I am complacent about this sort of malware?

Mind you, this sort of thing is not restricted to computers - "I'm from the gas board luv, come to check the meter..."

[Porty]

"stupity"??

I must say some of the fake ads looked genuine enough to me. But I suppose they are meant to. I wonder if that makes me stupit or something.

My typing may suffer when under the influence of alcohol but luckily my common sense does not...  
Maybe using Linux and not visiting dodgy websites I am complacent about this sort of malware?

Mind you, this sort of thing is not restricted to computers - "I'm from the gas board luv, come to check the meter..."

Don't call me luv  babe.