Internet Scam

[craft1948]

I'm asking this question for a friend (the builder) and the details are a bit vague. Apparently his daughter bought him an ipod and told him to register with itunes to download music. He did this and whilst on the site a pop-up appeared which offered him a 3 year membership for unlimited downlaods for a certain amount of money. He paid this by credit card and was allocated a username and password. When he types in the username using yahoo it brings up a variety of sites one of which says this is a scam. He has contacted his credit card company who also say he's been scammed and they have cancelled his credit card. Has anyone else heard of this and does he need to take further action regarding his PC security.

[squarebear]

Anyone who types their credit card details into a random pop-up is a fool.

[craft1948]

well that's helpful squarebear........

[squarebear]

Sorry but what was you expecting?

No he doesn't need to take further action regarding his PC security just to be a lot more internet savvy.

[ACtheTROLL]

oh why oh why oh why?

can I have his address - seems if I knock on his door he'll give me his wallet.
..... what car does he drive?

[squarebear]

Exactly! You wouldn't give your credit card details to a stranger, so why give them to a place you don't know on the inetrnet. What's the difference? Either way, you're going to get fleeced.

[craft1948]

I think he's well aware of what he's done chaps........thankfully he's a very good builder!! I'll let him know that his PC is safe........cheers.

[squarebear]

No problem. Sorry if we sounded a bit harsh but it's really important that people use common sense when on the net.

Imagine the situation in the real world and ask yourself would I do that if in any doubt. Hope he manages to get his money back.