Computer/Facebook security scam
Something to watch out for - I've had five people with this problem in the last five days.
If you are online, especially on Facebook, and your screen gets taken over with information apparently from the Microsoft Windows Security Centre, saying your computer is infected and that you should call an 0800 number (see the attached picture) - DO NOT RING THAT NUMBER.
Your computer is not infected, the image on the screen is just a 'Notification' and does not pose a threat - the problems start if you ring the number and do what the people on the other end tell you to do.
To get rid of the 'Notification', close the web browser, if you can't do that, restart your computer, if you can't access the Start button on your screen, tap the Windows button on your keyboard, if all else fails, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds - this will fully shut off your computer - wait a few seconds and start your computer again and the scam screen should be gone. Consider turning off/blocking all browser notifications.
From rugged campsite to 7.5ha resort
Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.
He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in my blood.”
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Poll: When do you shop the sales?
Bargain hunters made the most of Boxing Day sales at Centre Place and The Base in Hamilton on Friday.
However, a marketing expert believes Boxing Day sales, long a staple of Kiwi life post-Christmas, is on the outer as Black Friday becomes more popular.
When do you shop the sales? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Black Friday
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0% Boxing Day
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0% I don't
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