Recently we’ve heard of a new computer support scam making the rounds. It starts as normal. The ‘Support Technician’ (scammer!!!) remote controls your PC. This is done by guiding the victim to install a program and letting the scammer in. They make up many security flaws and issues on your computer to make you believe your PC is in bad shape! Then they require payment to fix it and keep it maintained. This is usually done via gift cards for many online shops, like Amazon, Google Play, Itunes, Xbox, and Playstation. Now we’re seeing the scammers asking for the victim to physically go to the bank, withdraw thousands of dollars, and ship the cash in a box using an overnight carrier such as FedEx or UPS! This is almost impossible to stop once it goes out, but if it’s caught in time, the package can be stopped if the company is informed it’s because of a scam! Unfortunately, once the package is signed for by the person receiving it, it is usually handed off to someone else, and lost entirely. These middlemen act as money mules, usually waiting at a hotel, motel, or AirBnB that they have no actual affiliation with.
Please be wary of any messages that ask you to call support on your PC! If in doubt, call us! 586-412-1300
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