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  1. 01-03-2012 04:07 AM #1
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    Skype scam - re "Urgent notification ...."

    Just started getting skype calls directing me to a website to upgrade security. Its a scam. Has anyone ever got this and can you advise how to block on iPad 2?

    Thanks.
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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention,
    I will look into Skype and see if there's a way to block.

    I've just found this to put on your Mac or you can switch to PC.
    https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1...e-for-Mac-OS-X

    I am moving this to our News Forum so as to attract more attention!

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