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  1. August 4th, 2015, 06:51 PM #1
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    Windows 10 upgrade scams

    http://www.infoworld.com/article/295...arming-up.html

    Ransomware and phishing scams tied to current events have been staples of criminal hackers for years, and the Windows 10 upgrade scam is the latest version

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  2. August 17th, 2015, 01:39 PM #2
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    Question Windows 10 Free - Scam?

    Info bar shows Windows icon. Chose and am presented with:17-08-2015-18-31-04.png

    Is this the scam? If not sounds too good to be true!
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    That one is legit. The scams referred to above are sent by email or from links in/to shady websites.

    You can use that to download Win 10 if you wish but I'd strongly suggest waiting a while..
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    Many thanks for your prompt and most helpful reply.
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