Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you, “What good is a free spyware scan?” What happens after the scan? Does it really do any good, or is it simply a gimmick to get you to purchase a bunch of software?
Today, everyone is worried about spyware and adware infiltrating their computer’s defenses and mucking up computer programs, slowing down processing time. So, when an ad for a free scan comes along, why not? Maybe if they are lucky, it will also clear up some of the problems that may exist on the computer.
No such luck. Let me tell you what happened when I decided to get a free spyware scan:
Even though the scan is free, I still have to download the software, which takes some time. Then, the scan starts. Some are fast. Others are best run while cooking supper, taking a shower, or watching a favorite television program.
So, after running the scan, I come back to check the computer, I find that I have hundreds of problems on my computer, some that can be the precursor to identity theft. In other words, I need to do something right away to protect myself and my personal computer.
Unfortunately, I need to purchase their product in order to eliminate danger from my computer right now. Knowing free spyware programs are available, I decide to save money and delete this scan software and opt for the freebie.
I do all the right things to delete the program and go about my business. But, what is this?! I am still getting danger messages popping up on my computer, even when I am offline. I must buy that software now, before my identity is stolen.
Sadly, I realize I have downloaded the very data I am afraid might get on my computer. The program is malware. Its little spiders have infected my computer and the only way to get rid of them is buy the program. Ouch!
Instead, I lost some work because I chose to perform a system restore. I did not have to buy the program, but it was costly in time and effort. Then, when I downloaded real spyware my computer did not have hundreds of infections. So, I ask you, “What good is a free spyware scan?” What if it is malware in disguise?
