New virus scam will steal your cash

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The Michigan City Police Department has issued a warning to computer users about a new virus scam aimed at stealing your money.

The virus is called the FBI Money Pak Green Dot.

An official looking FBI virus page will pop stating that it has locked your computer for an illegal download. 

Then it will say you need to a pay a hefty fine in the next 72 hours. It will freeze your computer.

The directions ask that you go to a local retailer to put the requested money on a Money Pak Green Dot credit card and get a voucher.

It is a virus, so police are warning not to fall for it.

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