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I don't live in the Villages but I have just got the notice below...

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Old 02-08-2022, 12:10 PM
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Default I don't live in the Villages but I have just got the notice below...

when I try to access this forum by clicking on a link in the email. My ISP is Comcast and the warning comes from them. Anyone else getting this notice ?



"This site could be risky

Advanced Security blocked access to

http://emailsending.talkofthevillage...-eb0cee246a43/

This site might compromise your device or contain high-risk content.

To avoid these risks, we recommend avoiding this site.
Proceed Anyway"
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Old 02-08-2022, 12:15 PM
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I am using xfinity, and windows 10 (edge), and no security messages.
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Old 02-08-2022, 12:31 PM
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I’m using iPad latest iOS - no problems.
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Old 02-08-2022, 12:48 PM
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I'm using Comcast...not getting that message
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Old 02-08-2022, 12:52 PM
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Default That would appear to be a phishing email

Please don't click on the link!
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Old 02-08-2022, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Westie Man View Post
when I try to access this forum by clicking on a link in the email. My ISP is Comcast and the warning comes from them. Anyone else getting this notice ?



"This site could be risky

Advanced Security blocked access to

http://emailsending.talkofthevillage...-eb0cee246a43/

This site might compromise your device or contain high-risk content.

To avoid these risks, we recommend avoiding this site.
Proceed Anyway"
TOTV has nothing to do with The Villages……..
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Old 02-08-2022, 04:19 PM
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Please don't click on the link!
AGREE! That's not the daily email that TOTV sends. Click on it and your had, Probably asked to provide personal info to register for an account.
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Old 02-08-2022, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Westie Man View Post
when I try to access this forum by clicking on a link in the email. My ISP is Comcast and the warning comes from them. Anyone else getting this notice ?



"This site could be risky

Advanced Security blocked access to

http://emailsending.talkofthevillage...-eb0cee246a43/

This site might compromise your device or contain high-risk content.

To avoid these risks, we recommend avoiding this site.
Proceed Anyway"

As I read this do not live in the Villages yet I am posing as a villager. The high risk content is you will be older tomorrow. Legitimate villagers get younger by posting or at least less mature.
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Old 02-08-2022, 06:07 PM
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Translate please!
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Old 02-08-2022, 06:26 PM
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Nothing from Comcast
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Old 02-09-2022, 05:47 AM
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I use xfinity on an iPad. I have been getting this notice every day. I just click on where it says and I get into the forum with no problem.
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Old 02-09-2022, 05:50 AM
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Some mornings I do get it ,I just hit PROCEED
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Old 02-09-2022, 05:53 AM
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Yes I get that message. I assumed it was a service of my recently updated Opera browser.
It does not appear anywhere else except TOTV.
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Old 02-09-2022, 06:12 AM
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Welllll, this site is risky... And you have to enter at your own risk...
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Old 02-09-2022, 06:13 AM
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i've been getting this about a week now. i type in site & am sent with no issues. email link no longer works
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