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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:14:07 GMT -5
(I'm really freaking out. I had a weird pop up suddenly come and take over this page saying that microsoft detected a virus on my computer and to call a number immediately or my computer would be disabled. I didn't think that microsoft would or could legally do this, but I wasn't sure...
So I called the #. The guy I talked to sounded legit [even his voice was indian which...no offense but almost all customer service is so it sounded real] and he wanted me to give him access to my computer...I almost did and was going to but the call cut out which I'm thinking now is a damn good thing, because I went ahead and closed the page not knowing what to do but nothing happened. I ran my antivirus program and it found nothing. I'm reading about some scams like that now, but idk if it was real or not...I'm not sure what to do. This was a really, really, really expensive computer and is only over a year old, I can't have something happen to it!
Was I stupid? Did I get scammed?????)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:16:01 GMT -5
(And my post just showed up in italics and I'm pretty sure I didn't click that...maybe I'm being paranoid? I went and edited it and now it's fine, but idk if I did that or not or if someone has control of my computer...should I shut it down?)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:19:17 GMT -5
(Okay, bye Summer...
Perfect timing. Let's finish up this rp, guys)
Moondust looked to Jaycry. "No!" she screamed. "I saw Flintbriar, Icefeather, and Clearpaw die! We have to find them and save them before it happens!" she yelled, freaked out completely. She didn't want this vision to come true, she wouldn't let it! There had to be a point to seeing the future- why see it if you couldn't save cats?
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Silverwind
Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong. <3
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Post by Silverwind on Feb 27, 2017 17:21:41 GMT -5
(I'm really freaking out. I had a weird pop up suddenly come and take over this page saying that microsoft detected a virus on my computer and to call a number immediately or my computer would be disabled. I didn't think that microsoft would or could legally do this, but I wasn't sure... So I called the #. The guy I talked to sounded legit [even his voice was indian which...no offense but almost all customer service is so it sounded real] and he wanted me to give him access to my computer...I almost did and was going to but the call cut out which I'm thinking now is a damn good thing, because I went ahead and closed the page not knowing what to do but nothing happened. I ran my antivirus program and it found nothing. I'm reading about some scams like that now, but idk if it was real or not...I'm not sure what to do. This was a really, really, really expensive computer and is only over a year old, I can't have something happen to it! Was I stupid? Did I get scammed?????) (OMG Turtle no. Don't ever do that, that is most deffinitly a scam. Rule of thumb. You call for help, people won't call you to offer help. There is no virus. Don't ever give some unknown person access to your PC. Never give anyone information like credit card numbers or SS unless you called them. And I don't mean in this situation.)
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Silverwind
Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong. <3
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Post by Silverwind on Feb 27, 2017 17:28:39 GMT -5
(And my post just showed up in italics and I'm pretty sure I didn't click that...maybe I'm being paranoid? I went and edited it and now it's fine, but idk if I did that or not or if someone has control of my computer...should I shut it down?) (You should be fine, don't worry. YOu would of had to download something onto your computer I think.)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:29:11 GMT -5
(They didn't call me they said I could get help at that # which is what I did. I def didn't give him access thank gosh and would never give my credit card etc. But doesn't that mean there's a virus on my computer right now? Can they get info on my computer with the virus? I didn't give them access but can they get info just from using the virus?)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:30:30 GMT -5
(I didn't. What peeves me off is that it was THIS FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know this is a free forum, but why the heck is a company that is big like whatever we're using able to allow this to happen? I mean, some people pay MONEY to this website!!!!!!!!)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:33:54 GMT -5
(There's no virus? How did this pop up and take me off the page then, and put a VOICE on my computer if so? It said my computer would be disabled if so, if it's not a virus what is it and how do I get rid of it?)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:34:59 GMT -5
(And why did it say microsoft then? Why does microsoft allow this to happen, I paid so much money for this expensive computer expecting it to be PROTECTED! I even pay for this damn antivirus program that clearly is not working!)
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Non-binary
Novice Creeps
Most active at night and can usually be summoned around noon or later in the day.
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Post by Novice Creeps on Feb 27, 2017 17:35:52 GMT -5
(Okay, bye Summer... Perfect timing. Let's finish up this rp, guys) Moondust looked to Jaycry. "No!" she screamed. "I saw Flintbriar, Icefeather, and Clearpaw die! We have to find them and save them before it happens!" she yelled, freaked out completely. She didn't want this vision to come true, she wouldn't let it! There had to be a point to seeing the future- why see it if you couldn't save cats?Jaycry's jaw dropped and he nodded furiously as the she-cat's words sank in. "Right! Do you know which direction to head in or what killed them?" He asked, treading nervously as he waited for an answer. He hoped that Redhawk and Winterpaw would be okay, but he couldn't sit by when he knew that three others were going to die unless they did something to help.
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:36:03 GMT -5
(Turtle, there is no virus. It was a lie. A scam to get you to call them so they can steal your info and commit fraud. If you are really worried look up the number. I had something similar pop up saying I had downloaed somethinf highly illigal and if I wanted to remove it I had to call a #. I never downloaded anything of the sort. It's a scam Turtle. A lie. You don't have a virus.) (So there's nothing on my computer? I don't understand how they were able to insert that voice then and take me from this page....... )
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Silverwind
Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong. <3
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Post by Silverwind on Feb 27, 2017 17:36:34 GMT -5
(There's no virus? How did this pop up and take me off the page then, and put a VOICE on my computer if so? It said my computer would be disabled if so, if it's not a virus what is it and how do I get rid of it?) (Turtle, there is nothing on your computer. I don't know how it works but trust me. It's happened to me befor but it was "From the FBI" saying I downloaded something illegal. Pop up voice and everything. It happens to my phone all the way. Think of it like an ad, because that's what it is.)
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Silverwind
Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong. <3
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Post by Silverwind on Feb 27, 2017 17:38:07 GMT -5
(And why did it say microsoft then? Why does microsoft allow this to happen, I paid so much money for this expensive computer expecting it to be PROTECTED! I even pay for this damn antivirus program that clearly is not working!) (It wasn't from microsoft. It was from someone claiming to be microsoft, I had something similar saying it was the FBI. Microsoft can't stop it because they don't know about it. If anything try calling microsoft.)
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Silverwind
Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong. <3
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Post by Silverwind on Feb 27, 2017 17:40:05 GMT -5
(Turtle, there is no virus. It was a lie. A scam to get you to call them so they can steal your info and commit fraud. If you are really worried look up the number. I had something similar pop up saying I had downloaed somethinf highly illigal and if I wanted to remove it I had to call a #. I never downloaded anything of the sort. It's a scam Turtle. A lie. You don't have a virus.) (So there's nothing on my computer? I don't understand how they were able to insert that voice then and take me from this page....... ) (Think of the voice and pop up like an advertisement. There is nothing installed on your PC when ads pop up right? It works about the same way.)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:42:41 GMT -5
(Oh thank god. You all are the best thank you so much! My grandpa was yelling at me because I called them and I didn't know, I was so scared my computer would be disabled...I can't afford to get another computer I would be devastated. You are so great guys thank you! *Breathes into a paper bag for several minutes*)
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Asexual
Silverwind
Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong. <3
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Post by Silverwind on Feb 27, 2017 17:45:34 GMT -5
( Ad blocker Try getting this. It blocks ads and it will keep those things away from your computer. It's easy to install, it's free and it's trust worthy. You might have to pause it for certan web pages though, like for the forms I have my ad block disabled so I can support the page.)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:49:02 GMT -5
Moondust looked broken. "No...just under a tree. Lightning..." Another loud boom sounded as thunder struck, and suddenly, in the reeds just up ahead, not far from Winterpaw's shelter now. The area got an orange-glow to it, and Moondust was again frozen in place for a short moment before she realized what was going on. "FIRE!" she screamed. There was no chance to help the three; it was unlikely these five could even make it out...
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:50:11 GMT -5
(I have that though! That's what's weird! GRR! Oh well. As long as nothing is actually on my computer and they don't have access to my info it's all good...Next time I'll just take my chances if it tells me my computer will be disabled and forget about it...)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:50:56 GMT -5
(How would I know if he has access though? Could he get it without me actually doing the whole thing?)
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 17:53:50 GMT -5
(Oh great. Thanks *Huggles too tight* You all really are the best)
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Non-binary
Novice Creeps
Most active at night and can usually be summoned around noon or later in the day.
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Post by Novice Creeps on Feb 27, 2017 18:04:13 GMT -5
Moondust looked broken. "No...just under a tree. Lightning..." Another loud boom sounded as thunder struck, and suddenly, in the reeds just up ahead, not far from Winterpaw's shelter now. The area got an orange-glow to it, and Moondust was again frozen in place for a short moment before she realized what was going on. "FIRE!" she screamed. There was no chance to help the three; it was unlikely these five could even make it out... ((If he dies, I'll just make a warrior in his place. So, *shrugs* His life is kinda up for debate. Even though I have the vague feeling that Aquawish was developing a small crush on him??? I dunno.)) Jaycry jumped at the loud boom of noise, nearly leaping out of his own pelt before he stared in dismay at the glow of fire. "No..." He whispered, wide-eyed before he forced himself to race forward. "I need to get over there! I can try to stop the fire!!!" He screeched, already starting to run full-pelt towards the fire.
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 18:16:19 GMT -5
(Lol don't worry he's not gonna die. Got enough death going on already ) Moondust screamed, "No!" grabbing hold of the tom by the scruff, yanking him back. "We need to get away! It's far enough from camp; we circle around, now!" she almost ordered. It was the best chance for maximum survival. As Winterpaw arrived to meet them along with the other two cats, she motioned to the direction away from the growing fire. "We'll have to face hail and wind-" she yelled through the screech of the storm, "but we circle around!"
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Silverwind
Every time you thought life would defeat you, you were wrong. <3
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Post by Silverwind on Feb 27, 2017 18:20:04 GMT -5
(Oh so you have something just as bad planned ) Winterpaw nodded, "Moondust, I'm scared!" She called, looking like a drowned rat the way her thick fluff was caked to her small body. She seemed a heck of a lot smaller then normal without all her fluffiness.
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Post by Turtleshell on Feb 27, 2017 18:24:46 GMT -5
(Nah, not this time. Well, somewhat but overall no. It will def make the cats realize their powers don't make them invincible...and they'll feel vulnerable. But...you'll see shortly enough ) Moondust felt really bad for the apprentice; she was without a mother to feel safe with, now. She pressed against the she-cat, to steady her so she wouldn't get lost. "Just stay with me. Everyone, grab onto someone's tail, so we don't get lost from one another. Now let's go, fast!" she warned. She hated not being able to take more time to soothe Winterpaw, but she had no choice; the fire was spreading fast in the reeds. They had to run.
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