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Consumer Affairs Dept. warns of YouTube e-mail scam



Posted: Oct 15, 2008 06:55 PM EDT



Updated: Oct 15, 2008 06:55 PM EDT



COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning people about some phony e-mails going around that say they are sending you a YouTube link.



The scam begins with an e-mail containing links to "new" videos on YouTube that are described as "must-see."



If you click on the link, you are taken to a fake Web site closely resembling YouTube.



Users then get a message saying they must download an update in order to view the latest video.





If users choose to go ahead with the download, they are unwittingly downloading malicious programming onto their computer that can record your keystrokes and access your personal information.



Officials encourage Internet consumers to avoid clicking on links forwarded in e-mails, even if they look legitimate.



If you want to see what's on YouTube, they say go directly to site and do a search for the material.



Posted by Jeremy Turnage

 
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