Pirated Apps Scam
Pirated / Free Paid Apps Scam explained, what to do if you have fallen for it and how to avoid it
How it works
Someone sends you a message offering you a paid application for free
You install the application
Your computer is now infected with malware
I've already fallen for this scam
Wipe your PC (completely fresh install of Windows)
This is necessary because malware burrows itself into your system and it's hard to guarantee that you removed it.
Change all your passwords (yes, every single one)
How do I avoid this scam?
Don't install applications from untrusted sources
If you're not sure if a source is trusted, do some research
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Piracy is always risky. Sometimes it's worth just buying the game or software outright
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