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Phone scam circulating in Cowichan
By Krista Siefken - Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Published: February 11, 2012 11:00 AM Updated: February 11, 2012 12:03 PM Here's a good rule of thumb: if someone calls to let you know your computer has a virus and you should do exactly as the caller tells you, hang up.
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the Microsoft Investor: Nokia Says There Is No "Plan B," It's All About Windows Phone
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