I just a couple of hours ago got back my laptop which had been infected with a virus that came in an email (don't know WHICH email)..... When you open your email, it tells you that you are past due and to choose to "pay now" or "pay later"..... Pressing either button loads the virus into your computer, but there is no way to remove the d…
I just a couple of hours ago got back my laptop which had been infected with a virus that came in an email (don't know WHICH email)..... When you open your email, it tells you that you are past due and to choose to "pay now" or "pay later"..... Pressing either button loads the virus into your computer, but there is no way to remove the dialogue box that is stopping your email and freezing the computer. At that point you have to have the virus cleaned out by a pro..... My joy knows no bounds, as I contemplate what I will do to the cretin who came up with this.
If you put your mouse on top of the "sender" in your email, you will see the email address. That will almost never be an address that looks anything like the address you would expect from the entity informing you that you re "past due" on a payment. Also, no actual email from the entity with whom you are "past due" will have a payment option to click inside the email. Look at the address, and then if it looks legit open it. But never ever click on a "pay now" or "pay later" button, because those are NEVER from a legit entity.
And if there is any question in your mind, call the company you are dealing with - and do not call any phone number listed in that e-mail. Check your previous bills from them, and call the customer service number listed there.
I just a couple of hours ago got back my laptop which had been infected with a virus that came in an email (don't know WHICH email)..... When you open your email, it tells you that you are past due and to choose to "pay now" or "pay later"..... Pressing either button loads the virus into your computer, but there is no way to remove the dialogue box that is stopping your email and freezing the computer. At that point you have to have the virus cleaned out by a pro..... My joy knows no bounds, as I contemplate what I will do to the cretin who came up with this.
If you put your mouse on top of the "sender" in your email, you will see the email address. That will almost never be an address that looks anything like the address you would expect from the entity informing you that you re "past due" on a payment. Also, no actual email from the entity with whom you are "past due" will have a payment option to click inside the email. Look at the address, and then if it looks legit open it. But never ever click on a "pay now" or "pay later" button, because those are NEVER from a legit entity.
And if there is any question in your mind, call the company you are dealing with - and do not call any phone number listed in that e-mail. Check your previous bills from them, and call the customer service number listed there.