victims: Victims are directed to a local store where they can buy bitcoins and those funds are then transferred to another account, according to Nine News Australia. It quite new, particularly for rural Tasmania, Detective Sergeant Gen Hickman told AAP. The anti-virus software sold in the scam is normally available online for free and the pop-up can be removed if users restart their device, Det Sgt Hickman said. Detectives say two northwest Tasmanians were using the internet when a pop-up pornographic image appeared with a message saying their computer was infected and advising them to call technical support . When the victims dialled the number the person answering the phone sold them anti-virus software, requesting payment by internet currency bitcoin. Retailers who sell or deal with bitcoin are also warned to be aware of the scam. Click here for more information. AAP 2016tasmania Crime Send your photos, videos and stories to can remain anonymous.
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