kelly_macinnis

I just got this email as well and while looking through the photo.net site I was unable to find a way to cancel. I tried using the form on the contact page and I received an error so i ended up clicking the link in the email. I realized once it downloaded a file that it was a scam. I deleted the downloaded file but now i'm worried my computer is compromised. Does anyone know what can happen from clicking the link?

If all you did was download the file, but did not run the file, it is not likely that your computer is affected.

If you landed at a website that displayed images or ads, there is a small possibility that something was downloaded and/or executed without your knowledge. If you find any files on your system that you can't identify, don't open them. The really nasty stuff shows its face pretty quickly. I would consider making a backup of your important work now and removing the backup files from any connected device, just to be safe.