Tech Support Fraud: Don't Be a Victim!
Tech support fraud is exploding around the world. It affects thousands upon thousands of people who lose millions of dollars to criminals who push unnecessary software and services. Even worse, if a criminal gets access to your computer, special...
An episode of the Healthy and Happy Senior Living podcast, hosted by Stephen Carter, titled "Tech Support Fraud: Don't Be a Victim!" was published on April 19, 2018 and runs 6 minutes.
April 19, 2018 ·6m · Healthy and Happy Senior Living
Summary
Tech support fraud is exploding around the world. It affects thousands upon thousands of people who lose millions of dollars to criminals who push unnecessary software and services. Even worse, if a criminal gets access to your computer, special spy software can be added that exposes your financial information, your contacts, and other sensitive information.In this episode of the, "Safe Living Today Show", you'll hear from the show's host, the FBI, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission who talk about exactly how these frauds work and what to do if you are a target.Resources:Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspxFederal Trade Commission's Tech Support Scam resource page: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams
Episode Description
Even worse, if a criminal gets access to your computer, special spy software can be added that exposes your financial information, your contacts, and other sensitive information.
In this episode of the, "Safe Living Today Show", you'll hear from the show's host, the FBI, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission who talk about exactly how these frauds work and what to do if you are a target.
Resources:
Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
Federal Trade Commission's Tech Support Scam resource page: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams