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2. 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 ...

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. 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.

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

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   Smishing is short for “SMS phishing,” and for this one, you’ll be getting a text, not an actual phone call. In the text, the person will claim to be from your bank and provide a link for you ...

7. 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 ...

8. 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 ...

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

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   In most cases, the scams produce fake alerts that claim your PC is infected or hacked, and urge you to call a toll-free number for help. They sometimes even include a countdown to make it seem ...