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My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Infomaz(m): 12:20am On Jun 14, 2015
I can't access my phone at all, because of a message that says " Your device is LOCKED!
To unlock your device pay $100 via paysafecard, ukash or paypalmycash. Then submit your Vaucher code below....."

I understand its a virus used by hackers to try and obtain personal and financial information for fraudulent purposes.

Please how can I get rid of this virus?
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Ositainklord(m): 12:32am On Jun 14, 2015
Infomaz:
I can't access my phone at all, because of a message that says " Your device is LOCKED!
To unlock your device pay $100 via paysafecard, ukash or paypalmycash. Then submit your Vaucher code below....."

I understand its a virus used by hackers to try and obtain personal and financial information for fraudulent purposes.

Please how can I get rid of this virus?
if u didn't backup your data, you might lose it cos mehn, ure flashing that phone to get rid of that virus. I'm guessing it's an android. I've heard of hijacks like this for Mac... I never knew it happened on droid.

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by kazzonline: 12:59am On Jun 14, 2015
This is very serious oo, abeg what app did u install or what site id u visit that made this occur?

Am sorry i hav no solution but your response wud go a long way

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Infomaz(m): 4:41am On Jun 14, 2015
[quote author=Ositainklord post=34747416]
if u didn't backup your data, you might lose it cos mehn, ure flashing that phone to get rid of that virus. I'm guessing it's an android. I've heard of hijacks like this for Mac... I never knew it happened on droid.

I'm afraid that may b my only option as I didn't backup my data.
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Infomaz(m): 4:49am On Jun 14, 2015
kazzonline:
This is very serious oo, abeg what app did u install or what site id u visit that made this occur?

Am sorry i hav no solution but your response wud go a long way


Its very serious n terribly upsetting. I guess its a site I visited.... but don't which. Unfortunately, I can't access my phone to check my internet history.

Surely, someone out there should b able to help me? This is very frustrating!.

Tanks all d same.
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Nobody: 5:45am On Jun 14, 2015
Infomaz:
I can't access my phone at all, because of a message that says " Your device is LOCKED!
To unlock your device pay $100 via paysafecard, ukash or paypalmycash. Then submit your Vaucher code below....."

I understand its a virus used by hackers to try and obtain personal and financial information for fraudulent purposes.

Please how can I get rid of this virus?
First do a hard rest by removing the battery, and wait for about 5 to 10 minutes and re-insert the battery and power on. if it is the un-removable type, simply visit a qualified phone repair technician,who will pry your device cover open, as to remove the battery terminals, and re-solder same after 5-10 minutes.
Issues like this happens when one visits porn sites wit those ..s, puniz and b..bs flashing in the air. and click for more free s.x,where they offer more for a $, am not saying you do. Such sites are havens for hackers.
My advice is run away

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by lawrenceunaa: 7:55am On Jun 14, 2015
post some snapshots the phone

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by lilbazy(m): 10:24am On Jun 14, 2015
0boi go and flash that phone

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by kekakuz(m): 10:24am On Jun 14, 2015
[size=20pt] when you don't watch what and where you install apps from, that's what you get.
no be only virus
na various
[/size]

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by menesheh(m): 10:25am On Jun 14, 2015
Really?

Sorry.
Thats why is always good to backup ones important files incase of incidence like this.
Just flash your phone to factory default by pressing off button and volume button once together and the case of samsung off button, Volume button and center button.

Next report to google of such virus in order for them to detect the program that perpetrated the act and curb it to avoid affecting others. Search for google report flatform.

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Minet16(m): 10:25am On Jun 14, 2015
mifavour:
h.orny?


lol its modified... btw i began to feel that when i saw your d.p... is that you
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by mifavour(f): 10:25am On Jun 14, 2015
tongue
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by freethinker01: 10:25am On Jun 14, 2015
Sorry bro.
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Nobody: 10:25am On Jun 14, 2015
Go OKIJA to complain

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by mifavour(f): 10:25am On Jun 14, 2015
Minet16:
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h.orny?
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by SmooshCHN: 10:26am On Jun 14, 2015
You should know you ought to Drop the phone name and Model. And possibly a snapshot.
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Izecson3D(m): 10:26am On Jun 14, 2015
lol.. sorry bro, na flashing sure pasd

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by chickengeorge: 10:26am On Jun 14, 2015
Flash that device right now, sell it immediately, then go and buy a BLACKBERRY Phone especially BB10-the most secured device on planet earth grin grin grin

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by sammieblaize: 10:27am On Jun 14, 2015
Post shots
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by boman2014: 10:27am On Jun 14, 2015
WHICH PHONE? I WILL GIVE YOU HE HARD RESET

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by pinkiberry(m): 10:27am On Jun 14, 2015
unlock it with antivirus.
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Nobody: 10:27am On Jun 14, 2015
do a hard reset
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Pearlvictory(m): 10:27am On Jun 14, 2015
Simple. Do a hard reset/format via recovery mode.

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by FASunny: 10:28am On Jun 14, 2015
happy for you. computer village here come business

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by caniva(m): 10:28am On Jun 14, 2015
Kóntinue...Cuz I know you are lying. undecided

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by TheFilmmaker: 10:29am On Jun 14, 2015
How to Prevent Your Mobile Devices From Locking By AFP Ukash Scam

1). Watch out for your battery. A device draining easily is a red flag for you. This could indicate that there’s a malware or types of virus which is infecting your device. Check from time to time. That’s the best way of dealing with the problem.
2). Use passwords or pins which are strong enough. If your pattern is so easy, then others can access it. You just have to be careful. Who knows someone might be jealous on you? It will always be smart to be cautious. You can use application to help you be secured like the Lock Pro folder.
3). Un-root your device if you happened to root them. That will make it more secured.

How to remove the virus from your Android Phone

1. Restart your phone to safe mode.

Note: “Safe Mode” on Phone starts up without loading any third-party add-ons and different devices have different ways to access safe mode.

For Samsung Galaxy S4, S5: 1. Power down. 2. Turn on and repeatedly tap the soft-button for “Menu.”

For Samsung Galaxy S3 and others: 1. Power down. 2. Turn on, then press and hold Volume Down (Galaxy S3 and others), Volume Up (HTC One and others), or Volume Down and Volume Up together (various Motorola devices) when the vendor’s logo appears.

If you have managed to select Safe Mode, you will see the text “Safe Mode” at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Android-Safe-Mode
2. Once you have put your phone in safe mode, contact an expert for further removal instruction.
Conclusion

Australian Federal Police Ukash Virus is believed to be a member from the Ukash family. It has so far been created into different versions to attack PCs or android phone in different areas but mostly in Australia. These virus screens will act as real warnings from authorities. They will claim that you have downloaded something illegal or distributed banned pornography on the Internet which you may not have done any. But since you are now violating laws, your computer is locked. If it is android phone then it displays “attention your device has been locked”. Specific articles of violations will be elaborated one after another on the blocking screens trying to convince you that they are legit. By convincing you that your android phone or your computer is blocked by the real Australian Federal Police, this Ukash virus will be able to get you to pay the requested AUD $100 via Ukash in the end. If you pay, your cell phone or your computer will still be locked by the virus. But there are a few circumstances that computers will be unlocked after the payment is entered. However, the Ukash virus still lives inside the systems waiting for its second chance to pop up and scam you all over again. You should remember that the real government department will not publish such messages and will not charge you online, so do not believe anything this Australian Federal Police Ukash Virus says when you see this kind of message, and you need to remove it as fast as you can. If you just let the virus stay in your computer or your android phone, it may cause more problems including stealing system data or freezing your computer or cell phone completely. So please do not waste your time, remove this virus completely before it made potential damage to your computer or your android phone.

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by Nobody: 10:29am On Jun 14, 2015
Boot into recovery mode and reset.
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by manutdrichie(m): 10:29am On Jun 14, 2015
D
Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by mencade5(m): 10:29am On Jun 14, 2015
na too much blue film cause am.

Format the phone ooo.

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by shamecurls(m): 10:29am On Jun 14, 2015
put it in a condom and switch on

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by alphaStoner(m): 10:30am On Jun 14, 2015
[size=30pt] Like this comment for no reason [/size] wink







[size=25pt] Help is on its way [/size] grin

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Re: My Phone Has Been Locked! By A Virus!! by niggi4life(m): 10:30am On Jun 14, 2015
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