Wymsey Posted 25 May 2015 Share Posted 25 May 2015 Every time I open a thread, I get pop-ups saying along the lines of 'you're at risk of receiving a lot of viruses, and call 0800-something immediately', and it slows down looking through threads. Does anyone else get this, and any idea how I can stop them? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 25 May 2015 Share Posted 25 May 2015 If they're giving you a phone number it's a scam. Try malware bytes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB11 Posted 25 May 2015 Share Posted 25 May 2015 It's not the forum it will be your machine has malware or adware. Try general clean up tools and anti virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 25 May 2015 Author Share Posted 25 May 2015 Had a scan, and it says 'no issues' found. Perhaps changing browser (from Chrome) may stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramboacdc Posted 27 May 2015 Share Posted 27 May 2015 hi there. If you look in the corner of the ads you will see that it is a certain add on or extension in chrome. it usually changes your default browser too or pops things up infrnt of you and says "bought to you by" if you can tell me what it comes up with that will be great. also check your chrome extensions for something you don't recognize. PM me if you want any more help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 27 May 2015 Author Share Posted 27 May 2015 System running smoothly now, as recently installed 'Adblocker'. Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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