HELP? I get strange error that I am missing credit card information.

[Mothehammed]

When i start up the computer and run the internet explorer, a strange message popup box tells me that I inserted an invalid credit card number for my bank and I need to re enter my credit card number and pin number? Is this real?? It show my bank logo and it display my name and address too!

 

[The Howling Wolves]

This is a spam!!!!
Do not enter anything.
Print what you can and contact your bank.

 

[Phone Man]

When i start up the computer and run the internet explorer, a strange message popup box tells me that I inserted an invalid credit card number for my bank and I need to re enter my credit card number and pin number? Is this real?? It show my bank logo and it display my name and address too!

NO NO NO. Its a fake. No bank will ever ask for that type of information online or over the phone. Contact your bank by phone and ask them about it.

Jim

 

[profdlp]

Seriously. Once they have your credit card number and PIN they will clean you out. Listen to The Howling Wolves.

(Why did I want to say Arrrooooooohhhh after writing that?)

 

[Mothehammed]

Ok thank you all for help!! I will contact my bank tomorrow because they are closed right now. But there is another problem because another popup box is telling me that this site is a virus! I know this site is safe but the message says it is from windows firewall. Pls help!

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Use you AV and scan your computer now.

 

[Mothehammed]

Where can i get a antivirus for free that is safe? I only have windows firewall and I cannot find a scan button. Thank you for help again.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Microsoft has a free AV
MSE

 

[A Guy]

Download Microsoft Security Essentials

MSE

Download MalwareBytes free version

MalwareBytes

After both are installed, go offline and run scans. I'd run MalwareBytes 1st, then MSE. I'm recommending MSE because it's the easiest for windows users to use.

A Guy

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Here it is
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

 

[Mothehammed]

Ok thanks you!! I am downloading right now and i will close internet explorer so i can run scanner Thnak you

 

[A Guy]

Post back after to let us know how it went. A Guy

 

[profdlp]

More good advice. ^

 

[gregrocker]

Never run without an anti-virus.

 

[edee]

*SIGH*........

You should never , ever surf online without some sort of antivirus protection , even if it is free .

Listen to the posts above , if that doesn't get it go here : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Tweaks, Tips and Secrets! Richie and his crew will be able to help you get it .

 

[Kirsch]

Malwarebytes = phenomenal

 

[gregrocker]

FREE Bootable AntiVirus Rescue CDs Download List

I recommend also running one of the bootable AV's above so that viruses have no place to hide as they do when System Files are running.

This is the only way to know for sure some infection hasn't survived, other than wiping the HD to clean reinstall.

If you don't want to burn one to CD, install Avast 5, update it and then on Tools tab schedule a Boot time scan and restart computer.

Avast 5 is also a good real time AV, comparable to MSE in the latest version.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

FREE Bootable AntiVirus Rescue CDs Download List

I recommend also running one of the bootable AV's above so that viruses have no place to hide as they do when System Files are running.

This is the only way to know for sure some infection hasn't survived, other than wiping the HD to clean reinstall.

If you don't want to burn one to CD, install Avast 5, update it and then on Tools tab schedule a Boot time scan and restart computer.

Avast 5 is also a good real time AV, comparable to MSE in the latest version.

Hello Greg.

Do you know if Avast has added the boot scan option for 64-bit yet?

 

[gregrocker]

Hi Barefoot -

No I don't. But he has plenty of other options there if he wants to make sure he's clean.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hi Barefoot -

No I don't. But he has plenty of other options there if he wants to make sure he's clean.

Thanks, I was asking for my own knowledge; I guess I should stay out of another's thread eh?