Few weeks ago one of our customers brought a laptop which was locked with the following message with Metropolitan Police and GEMA logos. If you do download music or movies illegally and you got caught, you will receive a legal notice through post and you should be worried if you did receive one.

This is a Malware infection and make sure that you don't key in your credit or debit card details. If you did use your card to pay, phone your bank as soon as possible and block the card as your card details might have been stolen.

If you have this problem take your computer to a near by specialisit to sort it out as soon as possible. If you are near to us, then bring it to us and we will disinfect this malware in a very efficient way.

"Your computer has been locked

Illegally downloaded music pieces (pirated) have been located on your computer.

blah blah blah...

To unlock your computer and to avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of £50. Payable through our payment partner Ukash.

Failure to adhere to this request could involve criminal charges and possible imprisonment.

blah blah blah...

GEMA is legitimized by law - and is in close contact with the legislators and the Metropolital Police."