About Antivirus Software: A Busy Week for Scammers

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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software Scammers must have Spring Fever, because they've been out in full force this past week. To help you avoid becoming their next victim, here are a few of the more common scams circulating right now. Apple iPad Testers Needed - NOT! A new scam is promising recipients that you can test and keep an Apple iPad. What you are really testing is the power of human-driven viral marketing scams. Instead of you getting a free gift, you'll be giving the scammers the keys to your virtual kingdom. Color My MacBook Scam Facebook users are constantly plagued with scam offers for a free MacBook Air. The pitch starts with a Facebook message from a friend of yours (aka victim) who recommends the "FREE Mac-Book - Product Testers Wanted [Participation Required]" program. Not only will you be spending wads of cash to qualify, you'll be selling your friends out in the process. Kim Jr: Scammer at Law This bogus email tries to trick you into believing it's private correspondence from an attorney. If you fall for the trick and reply, you'll be kicking off the infamous Advance Fee Fraud scam. Pictures Ruse Used to Spam Zeus/Zbot Embarrassing photos of you posted online? That's waht scammers would have you believe. But while the photos may be fake, the backdoor you get trying to download them will be very real. Antivirus Software Ads PC Virus Software AntiVirus K7 Anti Virus 1 AntiVirus Software Firewall Virus Featured Articles TJ Maxx Attacker Gets 20 Years Gonzales Accomplice Nets $50G Profit What is Malware? What is a Botnet? Is that File Infected? Clean, Quarantine, or Delete?   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Mary Landesman Antivirus Software Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Top Ten Ways to Get Infected Five Tricks the Scammers Use How to Beef Up Your Browser Top Windows Antivirus Mac Antivirus Options Advertisement