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taddy · 30-12-2020, 16:32

Have other folk on Accy Web had the what I think is called a pop up that appears every time they log in saying Quote, " you have an unread message, you are eligable for a gift of up to £1000. With me being a computer Luddite I think it could be what is known as a scam to the computer literates; If so how do I stop it appearing?

Margaret Pilkington · 30-12-2020, 16:40

It is a scam, the only way I have got rid of it in the past is to delete the stuff in my history (or empty the Cache).....I am aware that you are a Luddite and might struggle to empty your cache...so google how to do it Taddy.
I would explain it but I am not sure if you would be able to follow my instructions.

cashman · 30-12-2020, 17:05

i used to clear my cache in firefox but cannot find how to do it in the browser i use now

i looked it up online but cannot figure it out

Margaret Pilkington · 30-12-2020, 17:07

Google it Cashy.....there must be a way....you are using Microsoft Edge now aren’t you?

Margaret Pilkington · 30-12-2020, 17:09

https://clear-my-cache.com/en/window...soft-edge.html
There you go Cashy....it looks easy.

Margaret Pilkington · 30-12-2020, 17:11

Taddy you would maybe be better finding out how to clear your Cache on YouTube.......a mine of useful education.

cashman · 30-12-2020, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

https://clear-my-cache.com/en/window...soft-edge.html
There you go Cashy....it looks easy.

i did that margaret it may look easy to you i could not do it im an apprentice luddite lol

cashman · 30-12-2020, 17:49

i pressed control shift and delete and no new window opened.

Margaret Pilkington · 30-12-2020, 18:15

Cashy...I can see that both you AND Taddy need to come to my school for a couple of lessons(

) but only in computer stuff.
Have a look on YouTube...it is easier to follow something when you have seen it done.

Margaret Pilkington · 30-12-2020, 18:17

watch this and see if it makes it easier.....If it doesn't then ????????

cashman · 30-12-2020, 18:30

all i can say is ???????????

Margaret Pilkington · 30-12-2020, 20:10

nooooooooooo!
How can you not do it with video guidance Cashy?

monkey hanger · 31-12-2020, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by taddy

Have other folk on Accy Web had the what I think is called a pop up that appears every time they log in saying Quote, " you have an unread message, you are eligable for a gift of up to £1000. With me being a computer Luddite I think it could be what is known as a scam to the computer literates; If so how do I stop it appearing?

on top of that i have had more stupid emails than normal. won this that and another from shops we never use plus all that bitcoin rubbish. i just deleat the lot without ever reading them. wonder how many do not and get scammed.

Margaret Pilkington · 31-12-2020, 08:55

My e-mail program recognises this crap and sends it straight to spam...and it empties every week....so I rarely see this stuff.
I also have an ad-blocker so annoying pop ups do not get through....or very rarely anyway.

monkey hanger · 31-12-2020, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

My e-mail program recognises this crap and sends it straight to spam...and it empties every week....so I rarely see this stuff.
I also have an ad-blocker so annoying pop ups do not get through....or very rarely anyway.

its actually worth just reading the headlines of this crap without opening them up just for a laugh to think how others may be taken in by it all.