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Scanning Your Device Message on Scrolling Through Thread

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AnneKipankitoo · 11/07/2025 11:31

I was scrolling through an old thread about renting out a holiday home to “friends” when my phone suddenly said Scanning Your Device. I don’t know if I accidentally clicked on an advertisement . Not pleased. This is not on.

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JoMumsnet · 11/07/2025 11:43

Hi @AnneKipankitoo

Thanks for flagging this to us. We're aware of this pop-up and we're doing our best to block these domains as quickly as we can. There's more info on this thread - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/site_stuff/5368896-fake-virus-page-taking-over

If you're able to grab the URL the next time it crops up, that would be really helpful.

Thank you.

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