FBI fake email scams $200 from victims

FBI computer scam


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Posted: 02/25/2013

(WXYZ) - A fake notice from the FBI tells users their computer has been locked due to the viewing of an illegal website.

And to unlock their computers, users are told to pay a $200 fine.

It's Don't Waste Your Money scam alert you don't want to miss.

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