How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams — by FTC Consumer Advice

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Shows how fake tech-support callers, pop-ups and bogus renewal notices scare people into paying or granting remote access. Explains how to avoid them and what to do if you already responded.

Quick steps

  1. Ignore unsolicited messages or pop-ups saying your computer has a problem
  2. Never give remote access or pay with gift cards, wire transfers or crypto
  3. If scammed, change passwords, including any reused ones
  4. Report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov

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Read the full article on consumer.ftc.gov

Source: How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams by FTC Consumer Advice. Licence: Link only (©).

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