they keep sending to my computer a pop up of sort saying I owe them money and I have n ever used this program
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Moviepass (AKA Mediapass and Mediapipe) is a bunch of programs that installs itself on computers, usually without the users knowledge.  It then lurks in the shadows for 3 days after which time it announces it's presence by saying your 3 day trial is up and you now have to pay a monthly / annual subscription.\n\nThe 'announcement' takes the form of a pop-up than can neither be closed or minimised for the 90 second duration of the message.\n\nThe popup is being generated on your computer so adware, spyware, spam and virus protecters generally have no effect.\n\nYou are far from alone with this problem.  I've created a webpage about removing Moviepass, after only a few days online and only being indexed by one major search engine (Yahoo) it's already getting over 1000 visitors a day.\n\nThe webpage has detailed step by step instructions on how to remove Moviepass and can be found here... http://profend.com/answers/moviepass.html \n\nI hope it works for you, good luck.
648206
If it pops up, it's a scam.\n\nEnd of story.
567125
DO NOT ANSWER THIS....  it's a scam... don't give them any info.. don't click on the link...  if you have, start changing passwords and stuff... that's the way these bastards work.. they start ripping you off by getting your personal info.. think I'm BS'ing...  nope....  had it happen to a friend....  she had to change all her PC passwords.. usernames... changed her phone number...  bank accounts...  I'm not kidding... be careful!
72650
It sounds like you got a virus. You need to get an anti-spy-ware and anti-virus program to protect your computer.
627607
This is fraud.  alot of people I know have gotten this email. They tell you you've won a large amount of money, but you need to pay them something to recieve it. Delete this, do not click on any links, do not send the money or call any phone numbers. It is fraud. \n\nIf you copy the first couple lines and put it in a search engine it will tell you it's fraud.
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Unfortunately you are probably the one who provided it. Here are some suggestions to avoid providing information for scam artists.\n\nIf you get an email or pop-up message that asks for personal or financial information, do not reply. And don’t click on the link in the message, either. Legitimate companies don’t ask for this information via email. If you are concerned about your account, contact the organization mentioned in the email using a telephone number you know to be genuine, or open a new Internet browser session and type in the company’s correct Web address yourself. In any case, don’t cut and paste the link from the message into your Internet browser — phishers can make links look like they go to one place, but that actually send you to a different site.\n\nUse anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them up to date. Some phishing emails contain software that can harm your computer or track your activities on the Internet without your knowledge.\n\nAnti-virus software and a firewall can protect you from inadvertently accepting such unwanted files. Anti-virus software scans incoming communications for troublesome files. Look for anti-virus software that recognizes current viruses as well as older ones; that can effectively reverse the damage; and that updates automatically.\n\nA firewall helps make you invisible on the Internet and blocks all communications from unauthorized sources. It’s especially important to run a firewall if you have a broadband connection. Operating systems (like Windows or Linux) or browsers (like Internet Explorer or Netscape) also may offer free software “patches” to close holes in the system that hackers or phishers could exploit.\n\n\nDon’t email personal or financial information. Email is not a secure method of transmitting personal information. If you initiate a transaction and want to provide your personal or financial information through an organization’s website, look for indicators that the site is secure, like a lock icon on the browser’s status bar or a URL for a website that begins “https:” (the “s” stands for “secure”). Unfortunately, no indicator is foolproof; some phishers have forged security icons. \nReview credit card and bank account statements as soon as you receive them to check for unauthorized charges. If your statement is late by more than a couple of days, call your credit card company or bank to confirm your billing address and account balances.\n\n\nBe cautious about opening any attachment or downloading any files from emails you receive, regardless of who sent them. These files can contain viruses or other software that can weaken your computer’s security.
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You have a virus and need to run Ad-aware and Spybot. You may also need to manually delete some registry entries. You may want to get some help to clean the virus off of your computer.\n\nDo not buy anything online or check your bank account until you get the virus off of your machine.\n\nTake care,\nTroy
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This is either a "phising" expedition or an out right attempt to defraud you. DO NOT REPLY OR SEND MONEY!
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Someone is doing it and they are profitting by it. I had a message that my computer may have been 'infected' and that I should download 'X' companys' anti-spy and anti virusware. Turned out they were the 'infector' to get you to buy their program right then or your system would crash. Turns out they are being investigated for fraud by IRS, FCC, etc.  Seems lots of people lost their money and personal indentification information to this SCAM.  Luckily I was able to get them OFF my computer - took some time but it worked.  If it happens to you - BEWARE !! It will automatically install if you don't stop it  !!
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This is most likly to be an spyware or advertising program. They link into your searches on Google, etc and supply 'relevant' advertising. Most of these companies have agreements amoungst themselves to install other software. You do need to take some action to remove them.\n\nFirstly the easiset method is to look in the add/remove programs in the control panel. Remove any program that looks like an advertising process. e.g. Hotbar, Weather On Tray, XXX Toolbar, Surf Relevancy, My Web Search, My Way, Smiley Central, Fun Web Products, New Net Domains, Zango, etc, etc. If you do not recognise a program do a Google/Yahoo search.\n\nSecondly, download the following programs \nAd Aware http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1 \nSpybot http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1\nand HijackThis http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nInstall and run the first two programs and update them from the internet. This should clear up the spyware and adware programs from your computer.\n\nIf you still have a problem run HijackThis and Scan, check every line that it produces on Google/Yahoo and remove any bogus entries (by placing a tick next to the line and clicking Fix).\n\nIf the problem persists then it may be a virus! Download and install AVG. http://free.grisoft.com
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It sounds more like Spyware. They are usually installed in your PC when you enter a malicious web site or install something "for free".\n\nTry downloading and using SpyBot Search & Destroy.\n\nGood luck!
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do not open. or if u do, dont contact them by sending a reply. its fraud, and u could lose money. trust me.
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Aw shucks, they just want money!\n\nOh. and my virus scanner picked up a tracking cookie from that site.
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yes i have and it is a scame. they want your banking info so they can wipe out your account.
615555
Don't ever go to sites like that. They are scams to take your money get a virus. If its to good to be true its a scam. Some reporting picking up a virus. Others said wanted credit card number bet some gave now out of the money if you was one contact your credit card company NOW
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Sounds like someone running a scam.  They offer you a % of a multi-million dollar amount?  Delete the e-mail, record it as spam and go on about your business.
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Can you please explain what an illegal gifting program is and how you can be scammed by them?