16 December 2008 "Your computer is infected" fake anti-virus pop-up alert scams SCAMwatch warns consumers to be wary of fake anti-virus alerts. NEVER click on pop-up anti-virus alerts. 1 July 2008 'Death threat' SMS scam The Australian community is warned to beware of death threat spam text messages from scammers pretending to be a hired hitman in order to extort thousands of dollars from their victims.