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Received warning of an "Automatic File Transfer" to a remote computer detected by system firewall. Told to call 1-888.543-5025 immediatly. Real or Scam? THX

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Notice states "Your computer may have ADWARE/SPYWARE Virus. Call # for assistance on how to remove the virus. "Possible network damage if not removed immediately". "If this transfer is not authorize by you, then this can be an attempt of data theft. Please call System Network Engineer immediately to diagnose your PC Security status". "Seeing this pop up means that you have a virus installed on your computer which puts the security of your personal data at serious risk."

Notice states "Your computer may have ADWARE/SPYWARE Virus. Call # for assistance on how to remove the virus. "Possible network damage if not removed immediately". "If this transfer is not authorize by you, then this can be an attempt of data theft. Please call System Network Engineer immediately to diagnose your PC Security status". "Seeing this pop up means that you have a virus installed on your computer which puts the security of your personal data at serious risk."

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Scribe
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Hi, it's definitely not from Mozilla - it's a scam - if there is anything to click on - don't!