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Originally Posted by MplsPete (Post 2295699)

Or, just buy an Apple computer.

That's what I did. My previous computer was old and useless just like I am becoming.

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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2296281)

That's what I did. My previous computer was old and useless just like I am becoming.

We had a Telikin which I still use on occasion when it works. It worked really well for my Dad except for the camera which could only get the top of his head unless he was standing up and way back.

Hard to have a COVID Dr. visit -- over the Internet only-- when the physician could only see my Dad's forehead and above.

Telikin : Simple, Easy to Use Touchscreen Computers for Seniors

To the Op, if you clicked any links, or anything on your screen or followed any instructions by the person on the phone, I would lock your credit. You can do this through Experian or some other credit agencies. If they gained access to your computer they could have your payment info and personal info. They may try to open credit accounts with that info. It's not enough to get your computer checked out. Watch your accounts carefully.

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Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2296297)

I will. Thanks.

I did not follow any instructions by the man who answered the number. He did not give any. He did have me on hold for 5 minutes which he said he was going to do. Then came on and said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing and that this person was doing illegal stuff using my name. He said they would contact the police and the bank but I never gave him any information except that the bank was close and so were the police. Then he must have hung up. I gave them my name and spelled it.

I then ran a scrub using Windows. And then also used a 15 minute more extensive cleansing. And then put some other stuff on computer.

I did want to document this though. That is why I put it on Talk of the Villages as well as to keep it happening to others on Talk of the Villages.

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2296300)

I will. Thanks.

I did not follow any instructions by the man who answered the number. He did not give any. He did have me on hold for 5 minutes which he said he was going to do. Then came on and said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing and doing illegal stuff using my name. He said they would contact the police and the bank but I never gave him any information except that the bank was close and so were the police. Then he must have hung up. I gave them my name and spelled it.

I then ran a scrub using Windows. And then also used a 15 minute more extensive cleansing. And then put some other stuff on computer.

I did want to document this though. That is why I put it on Talk of the Villages as well as to keep it happening to others on Talk of the Villages.

Did you allow access to your computer? If you did take hammer to it. :crap2: windows security about as go as sifter holding water.

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2296367)

Did you allow access to your computer? If you did take hammer to it. :crap2: windows security about as go as sifter holding water.

There is not much on my computer in my name. I am on Talk of the Villages obviously and on some places like Facebook.

We will see. I will keep on close watch on things. I often have to change passwords.

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2295483)

I am back up but have no idea what actually happened with that. I was looking at a quote by a writer and then my computer starts blaring that I should not shut it down as it noted suspicious activity.

The guy I called said I had been hacked by someone in Beijing. To my knowledge I know no one there.

It happened while I could not get on Talk of the Villages today.

Wanted to make a note of it. I have no knowledge about what they were doing other than what the guy on the phone said they had been doing. Which I will keep to myself.

"That guy that you spoke with is most likely a scammer in an office in India. Do not contact or click on any link.

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Originally Posted by Whitley (Post 2296499)

"That guy that you spoke with is most likely a scammer in an office in India. Do not contact or click on any link.

I will not again.

I am new to Windows. At least since 2011 or so. We did have Windows before that.