[header] How to avoid scary pop ups on flash animations over the internet [title] First, consider the website you're surfing. [step] If it's one that you've never seen before, don't take the risk. [title] Look at the title of the animation. 
[step] If it looks like something boring or interesting, chances are it's a trick to scare you. ( note: some screamers have titles that say how to prevent screamers ) [title] Look for anything that requires you to turn the volume up and/or concentrate hard on an image.