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Hang up on unsolicited tech support calls

An old trick goes as follows: You get a call from someone telling you there’s a virus on your device but that it can be fixed if just grant him/her access to your system and submit payment. It’s all fake. Instead, look for official notifications from your operating system or antivirus software to know whether something […]

Beware of cryptocurrency tech support scams

Criminals may pose as cryptocurrency (virtual currency) tech support. Individuals in need of tech support may use online search engines to find technical support companies. Criminals pay to have their fraudulent tech support company’s link show higher in search results hoping victims will choose one of the top links in search results. The fraudulent support […]