Scammers Exploit Prior Chrome Bug to Send Tech Support Scams

1. How do technical support scams work?
2. Is US tech support a legitimate company?
3. What happens if you give a scammer access to your computer?
4. Will Microsoft lock your computer?
5. What can you do if you get scammed by Microsoft?
6. How do I know if an email from Microsoft is legit?
7. What can you do if you get scammed online?
8. How do I get rid of fake Microsoft security warning?
9. How do you spot a romance scammer?
10. How do I report a romance scammer?
11. Is one support a legitimate company?

How do technical support scams work?

Tech support scammers may call and pretend to be a computer technician from a well-known company. They say they've found a problem with your computer. They often ask you to give them remote access to your computer and then pretend to run a diagnostic test.

Is US tech support a legitimate company?

US Tech Support is a real company that provides tech support for your computer, however the email reproduced below which was sent to us by a Scamicide reader is not from US Tech Support, but instead is a phishing email designed to make you believe that there is an emergency that requires your immediate attention.

What happens if you give a scammer access to your computer?

So if you gave the caller access, you've exposed your PC security to them. A more clever way the scammers may try to reach you is by tricking you into downloading malware onto your PC, which then flashes a warning that you have a virus and need to contact "tech support" to have it removed.

Will Microsoft lock your computer?

These “YOUR COMPUTER WAS LOCKED” alerts are nothing more than a scam. ... Microsoft does not send unsolicited email messages or make unsolicited phone calls to request personal or financial information or fix your computer. Treat all unsolicited phone calls or pop-ups with skepticism.

What can you do if you get scammed by Microsoft?

What to do if information has been given to a tech support person

1. Uninstall applications that scammers asked to be install. ...
2. Run a full scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus to remove any malware. ...
3. Change passwords.
4. Call your credit card provider to reverse the charges, if you have already paid.

How do I know if an email from Microsoft is legit?

If you aren't sure about the source of an email, check the sender. You'll know it's legitimate if it's from the Microsoft account team at [email protected].

What can you do if you get scammed online?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report your scam online with the FTC complaint assistant, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, ET).

How do I get rid of fake Microsoft security warning?

To remove the “Microsoft Security Alert” pop-ups, follow these steps:

1. STEP 1: Uninstall the malicious programs from Windows.
2. STEP 2: Use Malwarebytes to remove “Microsoft Security Alert” adware.
3. STEP 3: Use HitmanPro to scan for malware and unwanted programs.

How do you spot a romance scammer?

1. Romance scammers profess love quickly, without actually meeting you. Often times, the first sign of an online dating scam shows up when a romance scammer expresses strong emotions in a relatively short period of time.

How do I report a romance scammer?

Taking Action

1. Cease all contact and block phone numbers, IM accounts, and email addresses.
2. Keep copies of all communications.
3. Report the matter to the dating website.
4. Report the matter to your local police.
5. Report the matter to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

Is one support a legitimate company?

OneSupport is a great company to work for. That being said, you are contracted out to assist other companies and take their calls. Tech support or some form of customer service. There are a lot of benefits and you immediately start building PTO.