I recently got the ATO call and was told the police could be knocking on my door to arrest me. I agreed with the caller that I was guilty of tax evasion and offered to pay back the 5 million $ right now if he would give me the ATOs banking details and promise to stop the police. He didn’t expect that response and hung up. I didn’t even have time to ask about the weather in Mumbay.
Cheers Walter > On 17 Jul 2016, at 12:04 , Neil Houghton <[email protected]> wrote: > > And don’t forget the phone calls – despite being on the no call register, I > seem to get several a week – in order of frequency: > • Telstra technical department about your internet connection > • Windows technical department about your computer > • ATO (never wait to hear the “reason”) > > Always with an Indian accent ;o) > > They must be slow learners, after literally hundreds of times being told “I > know you are a scam and I won’t talk to you” - they keep persisting. > > One time I managed to leave them lost for words: > > (Claiming to be from Telstra) Warning that my internet was about to be cut > off. > Me: “OK, that’s fine” > “But you will no longer be able to access the internet.” > Me: “Good, the internet is EVIL it is the work of the DEVIL” > Stunned and shocked SILENCE. > > Well, it amused me anyway ;o) > > > > Cheers > > > > > Neil > -- > Neil R. Houghton > Albany, Western Australia > Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 > Email: [email protected] > > > > > > > on 16/7/16 21:00, Ronda Brown at [email protected] wrote: > >> Totally agree Susan. >> >> Not only are anti-virus programs unnecessary, as there are no viruses >> currently floating around that can damage OS X, anti-virus programs >> negatively affect the performance of whatever computer they're installed on >> because they are needless drains on HD space and RAM. >> >> OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and >> malware, and it's free. Apple recommends keeping your Mac updated with >> software updates from Apple. >> >> <http://www.apple.com/au/osx/what-is/security/> >> >> A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac": >> >> >> • Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", >> "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the >> opposite. >> >> • Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from >> dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software >> is almost certain to contain malware. >> >> • Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, >> unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required. >> >> • Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not >> recognize, or click links contained in an email: >> • Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt >> to convince you to disclose personal information. >> • Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social >> exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it. >> >> • Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If >> you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be >> closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or >> App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you >> try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to. >> >> • Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go >> to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions >> that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button >> and they will be gone. >> >> • Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it: >> • Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are >> required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility. >> • Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security. >> • Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect >> your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled. >> >> • Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check >> "Block popup windows": >> • Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have >> devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you >> probably do not want. >> • Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry >> code that will slow down Internet browsing. >> • If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your >> Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% >> fraudulent. Ignore it. >> >> • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting >> fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". >> Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them: >> • The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most >> of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is >> likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever. >> >> • OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written >> code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new. >> >> • Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, >> how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more. >> >> • If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarise yourself with its >> limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle >> immediately preceding this one. >> • Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilise your Mac while >> they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - >> other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually >> be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on >> verifiable facts. >> >> • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more >> about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them. >> >> >> Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you >> would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman >> that can protect you from all the evils of mankind." >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >> >> >>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 7:22 PM, Susan Hastings <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Sounds like they are stepping up their marketing! First they convince you >>> to use their antivirus software, totally unnecessary, then they want to go >>> on to the next thing. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:57 AM, Michael Hawkins >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> To clarify my previous email, the service offered is encryption software. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On 16 Jul 2016, at 3:54 AM, Michael Hawkins >>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I recently installed Avril anti-virus software. I have since received an >>>>> email from Avril offering a virtual private network for use particularly >>>>> when logging onto the net using public wi-fi spots or when logging on to >>>>> do Internet banking. Is this software safe? 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