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rogerthat
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Beware... Apr 4, 2020 11:49:15 GMT

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Post by rogerthat on Apr 4, 2020 11:49:15 GMT

This is a strange one. Its only started this morning.
Im viewing this forum via the Edge browser but every time I open it, within a short space of time im receiving an offer, supposedly from BT to claim a free gift...is anyone else getting this ?...it does not appear if I use Edge to view other sites...bank...email...etc..Pro Boards is a secure (lock sign displayed) site..has it been compromised ? It is not affecting my Chrome browser. I have copied and saved the source address to a sticky note but I wont put it here
p.s..ive scanned my system with Malwarebytes (nothing found) and erased my browsing history

Last Edit: Apr 4, 2020 11:59:59 GMT by rogerthat

savernake Member of DD Central Posts: 174 Likes: 142	Beware... Apr 4, 2020 12:00:39 GMT rogerthat likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by savernake on Apr 4, 2020 12:00:39 GMT I have just received this too. I am using Chrome browser. I knew straight away it was dodgy because I'm not a BT customer. It does look quite convincing though, and I suspect some people will be fooled into giving their bank details.

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Beware... Apr 4, 2020 12:08:26 GMT

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Post by rogerthat on Apr 4, 2020 12:08:26 GMT

Excellent..its not just me then..I am a BT customer..and you're right..it does look convincing. I forgot I was using edge (I generally use Chrome to access BT) and so initially started to select the options..but then realised "it was too good to be true"..and didn't get to the point of revealing details. I found that the pro board page I was on became unnavigable and had to close..I also found that if I reopened the same page in a new tab whilst keeping the original frozen/unnavigable page open in the backround (as im doing now) it doesn't appear. Thanks for confirming I haven't completely lost the plot..yet

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wildlife2 Posts: 448 Likes: 202	Beware... Apr 4, 2020 14:14:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlife2 on Apr 4, 2020 14:14:14 GMT I also got this on Chrome a while ago, I am a BT customer but ignored it and closed it.

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Beware... Apr 4, 2020 15:27:38 GMT

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Post by rogerthat on Apr 4, 2020 15:27:38 GMT

Apr 4, 2020 14:14:14 GMT wildlife2 said:

I also got this on Chrome a while ago, I am a BT customer but ignored it and closed it.

Thanks for confirming..so it affects both Edge & Chrome..does that mean gremlins on Pro Boards ?...I might see if I can get hold of them.

Post by rogerthat on Apr 4, 2020 11:49:15 GMT

Post by savernake on Apr 4, 2020 12:00:39 GMT

Post by rogerthat on Apr 4, 2020 12:08:26 GMT

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Post by rogerthat on Apr 4, 2020 15:27:38 GMT