Post by: kimmer on November 17, 2015, 08:44:21 PM
Was at a site and a huge window opened up in the background and this little window popped. In case I couldn't read it, the computer read it to me (wasn't that nice?).[attachment=3205:Screen_S...17__15_2.png]
I had to force quit Safari. Launched Chrome and followed instructions in this post:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/29266222#29266222
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Post by: gunug on November 18, 2015, 09:10:43 AM
You certainly got my attention I thought I was on the forum at the SCIFI channel; glad things worked out!
Post by: kimmer on November 18, 2015, 12:58:28 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on November 18, 2015, 03:08:59 PM
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PrivacyStar web and mobile users have looked up, blocked, and filed complaints on phone numbers in the 866 area code 1,140,911, 820,087, and 45,129, time(s) respectively.
If some company you deal with has that area code, you might want to write it down by the phone... more likely, I'd just deal with another company. Only other 'work' I'd suggest would be to contact the site's webmaster, IF you've visited that site before. If you don't get a positive response, there are sites that can add that site to a blacklist.
Your two links seem to be pointing to the same place/thread. "Linc" is a very competent and patient supplier of well detailed and accurate info at those forums.
Post by: kimmer on November 18, 2015, 03:17:14 PM
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Sounds like a 'ransom' attack/phish. Whatever you do, never, ever dial an 866 number.
Only other 'work' I'd suggest would be to contact the site's webmaster, IF you've visited that site before. If you don't get a positive response, there are sites that can add that site to a blacklist.
Your two links seem to be pointing to the same place/thread. "Linc" is a very competent and patient supplier of well detailed and accurate info at those forums.
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PrivacyStar web and mobile users have looked up, blocked, and filed complaints on phone numbers in the 866 area code 1,140,911, 820,087, and 45,129, time(s) respectively.
If some company you deal with has that area code, you might want to write it down by the phone... more likely, I'd just deal with another company. Only other 'work' I'd suggest would be to contact the site's webmaster, IF you've visited that site before. If you don't get a positive response, there are sites that can add that site to a blacklist.
Your two links seem to be pointing to the same place/thread. "Linc" is a very competent and patient supplier of well detailed and accurate info at those forums.
Yeah, I knew better than to dial that number.
I had never visited the site, but others had. At this point, I can't go back without some more digging as I erased my browser history, cookies, cache, etc.
Yes, both links went to same place. One took you to the thread in general, the other to Linc's answer. I erased the first link and left the one that provides the helpful answer. Good to hear that this person has a good rep at Apple forums.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on November 18, 2015, 03:22:40 PM
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Good to hear that this person has a good rep at Apple forums
Notice the 'pyramid' under his name. Don't think they are that easy to fake. Here's some advice and info from those forums, including <how to deal with this sort of thing in iOS>.
Post by: kimmer on November 18, 2015, 03:51:44 PM
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Good to hear that this person has a good rep at Apple forums
Notice the 'pyramid' under his name. Don't think they are that easy to fake. Sorry, I don't hang around there ... what does the 'pyramid' under his name signify?
Post by: Paddy on November 18, 2015, 04:29:34 PM
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Good to hear that this person has a good rep at Apple forums
Notice the 'pyramid' under his name. Don't think they are that easy to fake. Sorry, I don't hang around there ... what does the 'pyramid' under his name signify?
Level 10 forum participant. Means he's given out lots of helpful answers. (Sometimes I find his answers a bit...canned. In that he makes people jump through hoops sometimes when there actually is a really simple solution. However, he's there a lot and does help a lot of people, so can't really carp too much.
)I'm a mere Level 1 member on the Apple forums with 85 points. I don't spend a lot of time there - it's a rabbit hole. You could end up spending your entire day there if you start answering questions.