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Local computer technician Scott Davis reports a new scam has hit the Internet.
Pop up screens are appearing on screens with the message “your computer is locked” with directions to call an 800 or 888 number.
“The screen my even talk to you,” Mr. Davis of Superior Office Systems said. “Most of their computers are not actually infected with any virus. The bad guys are hoping you will call the number at which time they remotely take over your computer.
“It is never a good idea to allow strangers to remotely access your computer,” he said.
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