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 as ...
The McCall Police Department is sending out some tips about common scams circulating around that everyone should be aware of.
It's important to know the signs of a virus, so that you can act quickly to get rid of any malware and stay safe in future. A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that can replicate ...
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio (WOIO) - If you get a call or email asking for money to remove a virus on your computer - be wary. Bay Village Police confirmed a Lincolnshire Drive resident fell victim to that scam ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The old “Microsoft Tech Support” scam has a new twist. Nowadays, to make it more convincing, scammers tie in the Treasury Department and blast a message on your computer ...
CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS THIS WARNING TONIGHT. FOLKS, THIS IS A SCAM THAT GETS RIGHT IN YOUR FACE AND IT USES THE SCAMMERS TWO FAVORITE WEAPONS THAT ARE RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. IT’S ...
Scams are on the rise, and officials say seniors are often hit the hardest. The growing number of scams targeting seniors ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (KTXL) — The Placer County Sheriff’s Office ...
Two New Jersey men were arrested earlier this week after attempting to steal $109,000 from a Massachusetts woman who was seeking help to remove a virus from her computer. The scam unfolded after the ...
VENTURA, Calif. – Two Los Angeles men were arrested Friday when they arrived at a Ventura home to pick up money from a victim in connection to a computer-based scam On Feb. 13, around 2:40 p.m., the ...