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2. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   Technical support scams rely on social engineering to persuade victims that their device is infected with malware. [15] [16] Scammers use a variety of confidence tricks to persuade the victim to install remote desktop software, with which the scammer can then take control of the victim's computer.

3. Tech support scams are a trend. Learn how to avoid them, find ...

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   If you think you might have downloaded malware from a scam site or allowed a cybercriminal to access your computer, don’t panic. Disconnect from the internet and restart your computer in “safe ...

4. Making a living scamming the scammers - Engadget

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   In a bizarre, somewhat ironic twist, he now makes a living scamming scammers. These days, Kitboga's viewers tend to send in scams they come across. He receives a handful of submissions every day ...

5. Tech support firms bilked consumers out of millions. These ...

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   To avoid tech support scams: Know that legitimate tech companies won’t contact you by phone, email, or text message to tell you there’s a problem with your computer. Never click a link or call ...

6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   Call live aol support at. 1-800-358-4860. Get live expert help with your AOL needs—from email and passwords, technical questions, mobile email and more. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications. Scammers and bad actors are always looking for ways to get personal info with malicious intent.

7. The best tech support helplines for seniors (according to my ...

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   GoGoQuincy. GoGoQuincy was the first senior tech help service I heard about, and it has since refocused to offer assistance to anyone who needs it, not just people over 65. There’s a hotline for ...

8. How to identify a scam call before you're taken advantage of

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   So goes these tech-support scams, which are some of the oldest in the book. After this lead-in, instead of removing the alleged virus, the person on the phone will walk you through a process that ...

9. What to do when the robocalls won't stop - Engadget

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   Other tips and tricks. Despite all of this, illegal robocalls still slip through. The FCC and FTC have published guidelines on how to deal with them, and here they are in a nutshell: Hang up ...