Tech support scammers are modern-day con artists, preying on our deepest technological fears and vulnerabilities. Tammy of Flagler Beach, Florida, recently reached out to us with a concerning email: ...

Scammers have devised new ways to trick users into revealing personal information, hand over control of computers and pay for unnecessary software and tech support services, security experts warn.

The FTC is amending its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to better protect consumers from tech support scams. The new rules cover not just incoming telemarketing calls but also outgoing calls from ...

Regulations protecting people from telemarketing scams now cover tech support scams, which have cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years. In a 4-1 vote, the Federal Trade ...

Tech support scammers have been offering bogus technical support services and “resolving” people’s non-existent problems with their devices or software for years. Using a range of tried-and-tested ...

Walmart is taking a swipe at Best Buy with the rollout of its new Tech Services offering, which includes 24/7 remote support, device repair and setup services, both in stores and in homes. Walmart ...

If you used NTS IT Care to help you with a tech support issue, a check for nearly $1,000 might be showing up in your mailbox soon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently went after another tech ...

Scammers pretend to be highly skilled computer professionals and establish trust with their victim in order to obtain money or installation of fraudulent software. A technical support scam, sometimes ...

In today's technology-driven world, computers and devices are essential for work, education and daily life. Yet, as we depend more on technology, we may also encounter more challenges. In most cases, ...

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