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Fake police site 'fines' surfers for phony cyber crimes
Virus locks computer while pop-up site demands $100 payment
CBC News
Posted: Jan 3, 2013 10:22 AM MT
Last Updated: Jan 3, 2013 11:00 AM MT
A pop-up message seemingly from RCMP which accuses computer users of cyber crime is one of the latest computer scams to target Canadians.
The sophisticated virus locks your computer and demands a $100 fine for alleged crimes of copyright infringement, pornography, or even terrorism.
Watch the video as CBC's Jennie Russell learns how the scam works and how it can be avoided.
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