Beware of Fake Game Downloads: Scam Targeting Users with Virus Hoaxes
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Hi everyone, I want to share my recent experience with a potential scam in hopes of helping others stay vigilant. About a week ago, I downloaded a free game onto my laptop out of curiosity (I know, not the smartest move). Shortly after, I received a creepy email claiming my laptop was infected with a virus. The email even included a screenshot of my laptop’s screen, showing the zip file I downloaded. However, the screenshot seemed suspiciously edited because the file access time didn’t match the actual time I downloaded it. Since then, I’ve been bombarded with emails about suspicious activity on my Facebook, Google, and Apple ID accounts. These emails also appeared on my phone, which made me even more concerned. After looking into it, I realized this was likely a scare tactic used by scammers to intimidate people into taking rash actions. However, I still have a few questions about fully securing my laptop and eliminating any potential malware: What are the best tools or steps to confirm whether my laptop is infected with a virus? Should I be concerned about any data they claim to have extracted? (I only use my laptop for university work.) Is there any chance my other accounts (Facebook, Google, Apple) could actually be compromised? To be safe, I’ve already changed all my passwords to random, secure ones. I’m sharing this to warn others not to fall for similar scams. If you receive emails like this, don’t panic, and take time to investigate. I’d also appreciate any advice from the community on what else I can do to protect myself. Stay safe, everyone!
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