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Spot a scam pop-up

Fake virus warning
  1. A real company will never say your computer is infected through a loud pop-up or phone number.
  2. Do not call the number or click anything in the pop-up.
  3. Hold the Alt key and press F4 to close it, or restart the computer.
  4. If you already called, or paid, contact me and your bank right away.

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