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There are two types of potential internet scams that
dial-up internet users in the UK ought to be aware of
which can result in large telephone bills. These scams
change the way your computer connects to the internet.
If you are concerned ask BT to Bar premium rate numbers
or be very careful that you know what you are downloading
on to your computer
Scam 1
The first "scam" happens when you access websites
that are providing premium content. These sites can be
pornographic or copyright sites, such as music and films.
When the website is accessed, a large number of popup
windows will appear and you will be asked to install some
software, to facilitate the downloading of that content.
This process will install a dialler that will replace
your default internet connection with one that dials a
premium rate telephone number.
Scam 2
The second "scam" works in exactly the same way as the
first one, however the number that is dialled is an international
number, which can cost up to 60p per minute.
Broadband users
If you are a Broadband user you will not be affected, as long as you have disabled or removed the internal
dialup modem from your PC. You have to ask why BT and other networks don't ban these
numbers from their networks? You will have to ask them
that - but remember they make money out of the scam too??!!
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