Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police

**Maggy J** · 27-11-2011, 21:06

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-15910819

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Internet users have been warned about a scam message claiming to be from Scottish police asking to pay a fine for viewing adult content.
Strathclyde Police said officers were aware of a number of incidents where a pop-up window appeared, telling users their machine had been locked.
The message claims they have been viewing adult content and asks users to pay a £100 fine over the phone.
The force said this was an online scam and that inquiries were under way

I'm wondering how many have been caught by this?

**Derek** · 27-11-2011, 21:43

Hey we've got to pay for our Xmas parties somehow...

I can't say I'd heard of this before today so don't think it was that widespread, can definately see it spreading though.

budwieser · 27-11-2011, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Maggy J

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-15910819

I'm wondering how many have been caught by this?

Were you the first one caught then Mrs J?

**Maggy J** · 27-11-2011, 22:32

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Originally Posted by budwieser

Were you the first one caught then Mrs J?

Waddya think?That I'm that stupid?

budwieser · 27-11-2011, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Maggy J

Waddya think?That I'm that stupid?

Not at all Mrs J!

Maybe the second one then.

**Maggy J** · 27-11-2011, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Derek

Hey we've got to pay for our Xmas parties somehow...

I can't say I'd heard of this before today so don't think it was that widespread, can definately see it spreading though.

I was thinking it might be down to embarrassment that those plucked might not want to tell the rozzers..

Sasha222 · 27-11-2011, 23:37

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Originally Posted by budwieser

Were you the first one caught then Mrs J?

Were you one of the ones that got caught out Bud

but you are to embarrassed to say. Dont worry we wont judge you as were all very understanding on here

budwieser · 28-11-2011, 07:58

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Originally Posted by Sasha222

Were you one of the ones that got caught out Bud

but you are to embarrassed to say. Dont worry we wont judge you as were all very understanding on here

Damn!!!!!!!!! Busted!

Gary L · 28-11-2011, 09:07

Do they give you a discount if you pay it within 14 days

richard1960 · 28-11-2011, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Gary L

Do they give you a discount if you pay it within 14 days

Yes 25/% off and a years free subscription to Razzle,so i have heard !.

denphone · 28-11-2011, 10:40

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Yes 25/% off and a years free subscription to Razzle,so i have heard !.

Oh dear not for me l am afraid.

richard1960 · 28-11-2011, 10:42

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Originally Posted by denphone

Oh dear not for me l am afraid.

LOL

denphone.

Rivva · 28-11-2011, 11:22

I've watched a few clips online of Pawn Stars just lately on the History channel but no pop-up window as yet.

rob_cable_forum · 19-12-2011, 11:36

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