The latest Internet scam We have recently had calls from computer users who have reported a serious scam . Read on to make sure that you aren’t taken in by the same criminals. l You will receive a pop - up message on your computer , telling you that your computer is at risk from a v irus and offering to sell you anti - virus software. l If you click on the link and buy the anti - virus software, you will download a virus onto your computer. l You will then receive a message asking you to call a number. Once you call this number , the person on the other and will ask you to log on to your computer. He / she will manage to ha ck into your system and may manage to get your bank details. l Hundreds of p eople have lost money f rom this scam . Make sure you don’t become one of them.