Posts Tagged ‘Tech Support Scam’
What to Do if You’re a Victim of Tech Support Scammers
Despite recent scrutiny from U.S. and international law enforcement figures, tech support fraud continues to impact innocent people worldwide. To garner trust from their victims, tech support scammers may claim to work for reputable technology companies such as Microsoft, Norton, or Apple. Those who fall prey to their scheme are told that their computer has…
Read MoreHello! We Are Calling Because You Have a Problem with Your Computer
Have you ever received a pop-up warning saying that your computer is infected with a virus? Or maybe you’ve heard about it from a friend or coworker. Some people have even gotten a phone call out of the blue informing them that their computer is at risk or has already been compromised. This is what we…
Read MoreTech Support Scams Demystified
More than 3.8 billion people worldwide have internet access today, and as many as 3 out of 5 consumers globally have been targeted by tech support scammers. Who among us hasn’t either seen the pop-up warning us that our computer is INFECTED WITH A VIRUS or heard about it from a friend or coworker? Some…
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