How can I gently explain to non-techie friends they are the victim of a hoax?

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00:00 How Can I Gently Explain To Non-Techie Friends They Are The Victim Of A Hoax?
00:41 Accepted Answer Score 63
01:18 Answer 2 Score 16
01:52 Answer 3 Score 12
02:17 Answer 4 Score 6
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03:26 Thank you

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https://superuser.com/questions/27453/ho...

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