The last person you would ever expect to be a scammer is tech support right? Yes, and that’s exactly what a scammer is counting on. Be on the lookout for a tech support scam. A tech support scam can start with a pop-up message on your computer when you visit certain websites.
This pop up appears on your screen with a message stating:
“Your computer has been infected! Call tech support at 555-555-5555 to have this issue resolved.”
Once you call the number and reach a “tech support agent”, they will ask for remote access to your computer. If you give the scammer access to your computer malware can be installed and your information could be stolen.
Scammers may also be placing calls to unsuspecting people and pretending to be from trusted tech support companies. Their objective could be to get money from you to “fix the issue”. They may also use a sense of urgency to make you act quickly and without thinking.
Be sure to scan your computer frequently for malware and use a trusted browser guard if possible. Stay vigilant.