karen
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Post by karen on Oct 26, 2011 16:40:58 GMT
Hi mark
at best the idea is to attract people to their sponsors web sites and hopefully entice them to buy things
at worst following such a link could lead to an attempt to install software on your PC making it part of a botnet and they could also make off with any financial or personal information they can get their hands on for identity theft
firewalls and antivirus software will protect you from a lot of this but if you don't follow the links in the first place then the risk is a lot less
I just looked at the address I was being referred to I didn't actually follow the link, I know it's in china but I've no idea what's on the site, for all I know it could be harmless
however now one spammer or spambot has found this site they will share the site address and we can expect more to turn up
it may be an idea for suze to restrict new registrations to ones she has to approve before they are let in
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Post by Mark on Oct 27, 2011 9:50:36 GMT
Thanks Karen. So, we've been warned... Tatty weather here today, pleased I'm not at work else I'd be getting soaked. Our next door neighbours have moved out but haven't managed to sell, so they will be getting in some tenants. Normally this might be cause for alarm, but we don't think anybody could be noisier or smellier than the folk that own the place. It's lovely at the moment while the house is empty.
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Post by mumndad on Oct 27, 2011 10:34:58 GMT
Hi Mark, Just looking out its very dull and grey. Just take your car for a MOT. to your normal place and get a service later it doesnt need one yet.Just ring and cancell the one you have booked. Was going to go to Lidl on the bus but the rains put me off. Hope you enjoy your day off today your new neighbours could turn out much better than the ones you have now. Bye for now L.M. xxxxxx
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Post by Mark on Oct 27, 2011 11:30:15 GMT
I spoke to the Honda garage and that brought the service down to 175 quid, with a half price MoT of 27. So in all that's about 400 pounds less, plus I still get the courtesy car.
The DVLA have sent me a 31 quid refund on the old car's tax. So that's good news too.
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Post by mumndad on Oct 28, 2011 16:48:26 GMT
Pleased you got your car service price sorted Mark. Every time I get on here just lately the front door bell goes,this time it was poppy sellers. Yesterday it was solar panels. been to Weymouth on the bus today it was really warm had lunch in Wetherspoons. Bye for now L.M. xxxxxxx
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Post by Mark on Oct 28, 2011 18:31:17 GMT
We keep getting phone calls we don't want, but those nuisances are easy enough to get rid of. We've had a sunny day here, unlike my day off yesterday when the rain never stopped. Tracy's out with colleagues tonight, so I will get a call later when it's time to come home. Which leaves Luke and I free to play on the PS3 all evening whilst belting out some music.
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Post by mumndad on Oct 29, 2011 19:38:39 GMT
Dads watching Merlin,now that come dancings finished. Did quite a bit of bus riding today, both of us went to town and got Dad a fleece out of M and S. Came back and Dad went on his buggy to Tesco and I walked there. After lunch I went to Wey. to a couple of shops. Did a nice Indian meal for tea. Bye for now L.M. xxxxxx
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Post by Mark on Oct 29, 2011 22:59:34 GMT
Mum, just realised I didn't phone you tonight. Will call tomorrow. x
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Post by mumndad on Oct 30, 2011 14:55:52 GMT
Wet this morning cleared up a bit now. Tried you on that phone number you gave us Barb it was a very nice chap but not Dom. Hope alls well there. Going for blood test tomorrow, may nip into town if its dry. Will ring you tomorrow Sue. Bye for now L.M. xxxxxxx
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Post by suze on Oct 31, 2011 10:30:03 GMT
Hiya I am back -- will deal with the spammer, thanks for the advice, Karen.
Not sure how to alter settings, I am not exactly full time on this caper! LOL
We had a great time on holiday, didn't take many pictures, though, we've been there often enough to pretty much have a full set of whatever we need to remind us of it!
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Post by anne on Oct 31, 2011 18:57:14 GMT
hello eveyrone - I've been very unsociable on the internet recently - apart from playing FB games, ha! Anyway, glad you had a lovely holiday suze; Welcome back! Spent a day long session in the art room today, practising figures during the morning and painted birds in the afternoon. Am planning to open a virtual "shop" on www.folksy.co.uk - woohoo! (Selling tiny pictures and stationery). I'll read the posts and write more later. x
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Post by Pauline on Oct 31, 2011 20:51:28 GMT
Hi everyone. Hope all is well. ..... Glad the holiday went well Sue. Are you refreshed after your holiday? .... Good to see you back Anne. Glad things are good with you. ..... Reading some posts above I take it we had an intruder on here. How scary! I think I replied to 2 new threads which may have been the bogus user. I wondered where this new one sprang from, also no introduction or welcome comments from anyone here seemed odd. I notice the threads are gone now. I do find this scary myself. ........ A friend of mine said his identity on Facebook had been stolen somehow so he deleted stuff & re-registered. He invited me back as a friend on Facebook via email. I find all this identity theft most disturbing. ........ Anyway, only had 2 callers for trick or treat tonight. so I have quite a few sweets left. I never give money as I don't believe in giving money. I think it's wrong & encourages begging, but sweets are ok. ........ Anyway, hope everyone feels well. We are ok. ......... I am ok but I need some work done on my teeth including a broken tooth at the back, but I will most likely use the NHS dentist as the private one I asked seems quite expensive. ..... Bye or now.
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Post by suze on Nov 1, 2011 7:55:10 GMT
Hiya Anne -- I am delighted to hear you are reducing t'internet use in favour of real life in your new town .. great! And even more delighted to hear you are going to start selling your lovely stuff ... that has put a big smile on my face .... Wooo Woooo That looks a really well-organised site for the job
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I don't think the ppl we had in here are after your identity, Poe, it's just to get you following links and looking at their stuff, though obviously if you go following links there might be viruses and stuff to deal with, so that is why I deleted it ...
it's not exactly scarey, just a nuisance ... if you spot any randomers like that again, can you use the button at the bottom of the thread which says report to moderator, in case I miss it ... of course I only missed this one cos I was away for a week! LOL
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today the forecast was for some sun in Wales so Mr K and I are off to Wales on the train later and then we will cycle along the coast for a bit then get the train back! Perhaps our last chance for such a trip this year, so it is a good opportunity to take the sun when it is promised
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Post by mumndad on Nov 1, 2011 15:02:06 GMT
Walked to town with Dad in his buggy, did a bit of shopping, then sat a while in the main street. Dads having a rest on the bed. Ive just been to post a card in the post box over the road. The sun is still out the forecast was rain after lunch so pleased to say they got it wrong. Got your message Mark on the answer phone . If its like this in Wales Sue it will be lovely. Hello Anne its good that you are finding nice things to do, though I have missed hearing from you. We didnt get any treacles knocking at our door last night,Its not one of my favorite things,so wasnt disappointed. Bye for now L.M. xxxxxx
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Post by Pauline on Nov 1, 2011 16:30:42 GMT
Hello everyone. Glad you all sound well so far. We here are ok. ...... I've made an appointment today for my usual dentist & the date is a week this Friday. The white filling I want will have to be private as the NHS don't do white. Well not at the back anyway. They may do front teeth white, I don't know. ........ Hope you had a nice time in Wales Sue. No I'm not worried about my own identity being stolen Sue, but I just find it spookie that it can be done. At least it happened on FB. But at least I know what to do about a strange member unvetted now. ..... Well the weather here has been grand today. Only been to town myself.
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