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in general, you should only be prompted to install anything is when you initiate it. <br />
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If you do want flash, you should go to the source <a href="http://www.adobe.com" rel="ugc">www.adobe.com</a>&nbsp;and see whether you want it installed on the system.
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in general, you should only be prompted to install anything is when you initiate it.

If you do want flash, you should go to the source www.adobe.com [http://www.adobe.com] and see whether you want it installed on the system.

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Hi<br />
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My Mac OS often asks me if I want to install the new Flash update.<br />
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I don't click Okay because it could be a Nigerian scam?<br />
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Should I be concerned?<br />
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Thanks
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Hi

My Mac OS often asks me if I want to install the new Flash update.

I don't click Okay because it could be a Nigerian scam?

Should I be concerned?

Thanks

Are MacBook updates ever scams?

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