Hi Philip S.,

I've had the drive unit replaced with added security.
Which proved expensive.
They did get into the BIOS - (with my gullible
help). I did exactly as the woman instructed
me. All I can say is anybody claiming to be from Telstra
or NBN - call on the phone - offering to put in security
don't trust them - hang up! I didn't and paid the price.

Foxy At least it is going now and you have received some sound advise to stop it happening again.

That advise also applies more importantly about banks etc the scammers are now claiming to be from lots of organizations.

Having link withdrawal

Hi Philip S.,

It has all been rather unnerving. Especially since the
scammers continued to ring us - even after that experience.
It's really rocked my world. Now anybody that rings with
an "Ïndian" accent puts me on alert immediately - I'm
ashamed to say.

The best advice that I was given came from the local
branch of our police - from a very patient female
constable and from her male sergeant. Also Telstra
Security helped a great deal with advice.
Apparently it's a common problem - and getting
worse.

Dear Belly,

Now back to the topic.

It's occurred to me that January 26th 1788 when Captain
Arthur Philip established a penal colony at Sydney
Cove - that date should be known as "Penal" or "Convict
Day" - not Äustralia Day. Because the unification of
all the States forming a New Nation was not proclaimed until
January 1st 1901 at Centennial Park in Sydney.
So Australia Day should actually be celebrated on or near
that day. (Imagine a double holiday - including New Year).
Either that day or as I wrote earlier - the day that when
and if - we
become a Republic.

Foxy I stand with my thought it is not time to change the day
If we bend to a minority we supper charge more red neck rage
I want to live in an inclusive world
But think it is unlikely until we stop both minority's, left and right, trying to harm inclusiveness
Any change, while 70 percent say they do not want it, is purely divisive

Dear Belly,

Totally agree!