Tech Support Scams
4 articles on tech support scam tactics, real-world cases, and how to protect yourself.
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She Thought It Was Apple. 90 Minutes Later, $8,700 Gone.
A Phoenix teacher lost $8,700 to an Apple support scam call in 90 minutes. Here's the exact script the scammers used and what could have stopped it.
How Microsoft Tech Support Scammers Know You Run Windows
Microsoft tech support scam pop-ups fingerprint your browser and OS in under 200 milliseconds. Here's the technical breakdown lawyers use in court.
How Microsoft Tech Support Scam Pop-Ups Get Your Name
Microsoft tech support scam pop-ups know your name before you call because they harvest browser data first. Here's the technical mechanism scammers use.
“Your PC is Infected!” The Tech Support Scam Explained
Tech support scams use fake pop-ups, urgent calls, and remote access tricks to steal money and data. Learn how these scams work, the red flags to watch for, and how to protect yourself.
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