Posted by:
Mnemonic
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Date: August 16, 2013 11:50PM
Does your computer have a modem? Is it connected to a live phone line? If yes, and yes, and you don't use it any more unplug it.
At one time there was a computer virus going around that would make your modem dial an international number. You would then end up with a large charge on your phone bill for dialing that number. Kind of like calling a 1-900 number here in the US.
Scan your computer for viruses to be safe. If you don't have antivirus software on your computer you can get it free here.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-downloadhttp://www.safer-networking.org/