I keep getting messages to download mac protector.  Should I do this?

I clicked on a google image and as soon as i did that I got a message that my computer was infected.  Now every once in a while I get messages that my files are infected and It wants me to do a full scan with mac protector, which I would have to buy for 40 dollars.  what should I do?

There is a lot of information on these forums about this.  Go to this thread
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3043386 for help.  Also if you look at the "More Like This" box on the right hand side you will see other threads from some of the experienced users which will be really helpful in knowing what to do if you have downloaded this by mistake.
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