scams

scams, tech support

It’s Not Microsoft Calling You, It’s a Scammer

It starts when your phone rings, with the caller ID showing an unfamiliar number. When you answer, the caller (usually, but not always, speaking with a foreign accent) informs you that there’s a serious problem with your computer, and that they’re calling to help you correct it. If you believe anything they say, you’ll end […]

antivirus, hotspots, privacy, scams, security, WiFi

Beware Phony WiFi Hotspots

Wi-Fi hotspots are wireless services set up in coffee shops, airports and other public areas, enabling users to access the internet on their laptops, tablets and phones. Scammers sometimes use these hotspots in the commission of their crimes. Typically, they will set up their own “look alike” hotspot in the same area as an existing

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