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Alex WalterAlex Walter 

Ransom email

What if anything should I do about the below .JPG screen capture of a ransom email? 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/utwvhhemg7m1y7a/Ransom%20email.jpg?dl=0
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Vishnu VardanVishnu Vardan (Avast)
Alex, we are unable to view the image attached with the link. You can post the screenshot here on your topic. Click on Answer & then click on the Image [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.

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KarthikeyanKarthikeyan (Foundever) 
Hello Alex,

I will certainly check this for you.

Please attach the screenshot you have to this community post by clicking on the mountain symbol. I will check the same and assist you further.
Alex WalterAlex Walter
 I did follow your instructions to attach the screen shot. The screenshot is also available at the dropbox URL given in the original message and again here . . . 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/utwvhhemg7m1y7a/Ransom%20email.jpg?dl=0
Alex WalterAlex Walter
Ransom email
Vishnu VardanVishnu Vardan (Avast)
Alex, we are unable to view the image attached with the link. You can post the screenshot here on your topic. Click on Answer & then click on the Image [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
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Alex WalterAlex Walter
Ransom email to Alex Walter
Vishnu VardanVishnu Vardan (Avast)
Alex, we request you to change your email password. Have you tried running a scan using AVG Internet Security? If not please try to run a scan and check for malware and threats.

We also suggest you not to click on any unknown link or pop ups on your PC.
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