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

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   If you want tech support, look for a company’s contact information on their software package or on your receipt. Never provide your credit card or financial information to someone who calls and ...

3. 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.

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

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

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   Neighbor spoofing. If you receive a call from a number that looks almost identical to your own, then you’re likely being scammed. Neighbor spoofing is when someone calls from a number that has ...

8. 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 ...

9. FTC cracks down on internet tech support scams - Engadget

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   Officials have launched a legal campaign, Operation Tech Trap, in a bid to crack down on frauds that rely on a mix of web pop-ups and phone calls to frighten you into paying up. The effort ...