The scammer might convince you to pay top dollar for virus-removal software, which doesn’t work. In one case we reported in 2021, the victim of a similar tech support scam bought and turned over ...

If a pop-up notification appears on their computer saying that Microsoft has locked it up due to a virus, it is a scam, according to the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office.

A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven't even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers pose ...

Scams are always happening and targeting individuals across the world. The Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is issuing a warning about scams targeting people, but more specifically ...

Viewers are thanking the News 8 On Your Side team for telling them about a warning sign to help them spot a scam ... CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT TO RENEW NORTON VIRUS PROTECTION FOR THEIR COMPUTER.

The victim told authorities a warning prompt indicated he had a virus and not to shut down his computer but to click another box for help.The victim said when he did, he was directed to call a ...

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office are investigating a series of scams involving fraudsters gaining access to victims' computers and draining their ...

State Police from SP Canandaigua are warning the public of a computer scam that is occurring in the area. Troopers describe the scam as: “When logging on to a computer, a message is displayed on ...

The second scam attempt was reported just three days later. According to police, a 74-year-old woman got a message on her computer saying that it was infected with a virus.

Scam Computer Virus Information NYSP Microsoft Police Fraud Rochester, N.Y. — The New York State Police from SP Canandaigua would like to make the public aware of a computer scam that is ...

Brooklyn woman swindled out of $100,000 in computer scam 02:52. ... Since the virus protection failed, the caller authorized a refund, but instead of $10, he said he accidentally deposited $100,000.

Here's why you might not want to trust the next virus warning pop-up that appears on your phone. If your iPhone gets a virus, you’ll certainly want to know as soon as possible. But in a world of ...