A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven't even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers pose as ...
The Virus Alert from Microsoft tech support scam is a browser based scam that tries to trick people into thinking that Microsoft has detected that they are is infected and blocked their computer. They ...
A new financial threat has emerged for seniors: computer tech support scamsters. The number of complaints by the elderly about this fraud has been skyrocketing. “(State attorneys general) are now ...
If you’re a small business looking for computer technical support, your first thought is probably to find a company that offers on-site service. Think twice, though. If a technician has to come out, ...
Tech support scammers have been offering bogus technical support services and “resolving” people’s non-existent problems with their devices or software for years. Using a range of tried-and-tested ...
It’s an oldie but a goody. The tech support scam is almost as old as computers and the internet itself. Scammers prey on consumers scam that claims your IP address has been compromised. Now Better ...