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tenai98

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Scam??
« on: June 23, 2011, 06:42:54 pm »
I just received a pop up saying that the ANAUSA whats to do a survey and I would get a prize...Of course I didnt open it up...Be Aware out there.
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Re: Scam??
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2011, 06:58:42 pm »
Thanks for the tip, Jo.

Haven't seen this trick yet.

Did you report it to one of the moderators?

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Re: Scam??
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2011, 05:27:00 am »
Quote from: tenai98 on June 23, 2011, 06:42:54 pm
I just received a pop up saying that the ANAUSA whats to do a survey and I would get a prize...Of course I didnt open it up...Be Aware out there.
JO

I would check/scan your PC for malware and virus!
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Re: Scam??
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2011, 02:08:39 pm »
JO ~

Thanks for posting the warning.  I'm unaware of this and haven't received such a pop up ad.  If you deleted it without 'opening' it, you should be O.K.  However, Joef's advice is sound.  Check for malware/virus.  Hopefully there won't be anything.  I apologize for using a cliché but: 'better safe than sorry'.

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tenai98

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Re: Scam??
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2011, 06:25:39 am »
Jim and Joef..
Done...I have a pop up blocker but this one sneeked thru
JO
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TRANSLAB 04/07/09 2cms at time of surgery
Dr. Benoit and Schramm, Ottawa Civic Campus
SSD ,some facial numbness
Baha surgery sept 22/09
residual tumor 13mmX7mmX8mm
2016 new growth.  25mmX21mmX22mm
cyberknife on June 7

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Re: Scam??
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2011, 05:51:53 pm »
What is a good malware option??  Or the spyware??   Anyone got any tips?   Seems like I have been getting more ads, etc.   Even though my pop up blocker is set pretty high and my full virus scan came up clean.   Hmmm
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Re: Scam??
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2011, 12:58:52 pm »
Hi,

thanks for the tip!!

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Re: Scam??
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2011, 01:39:29 pm »
Denise-
Get a Mac!!!  ::)

K  ;D
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Re: Scam??
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2011, 05:29:30 pm »
I agree, Kay!  No problems with my MAC!
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Re: Scam??
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2011, 06:50:53 pm »
Yes, but if more people get a Mac, it will be more sport to target us and our party will be over.
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Re: Scam??
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2011, 08:03:04 pm »
Quote from: Kaybo on June 26, 2011, 01:39:29 pm
Denise-
Get a Mac!!!  ::)

K  ;D

LOL!!
I got me a laptop just before my surgery and was thinking of a Mac.  Honestly though, I know NOTHING about them and didn't have the time & patience then to try to figure it out.       Mac have less hassles I take it? (with malware, etc)
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W&W 2 yrs. (due to watching other brain tumor: it's stable)
Left AN:  1.2 cm (kept growing during 2 yr.)MIDDLE FOSSA  11/9/09;  Michigan Ear Institute Dr. Zappia & Pieper
SSD, mild tinnitus, delayed onset of facial paralysis lasting 3-4 weeks, no tears AN side
BAHA surgery 10/2/12 Dr Daniels G.R.,MI
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