EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 13 MIN
Tech Support Scams - Scammer Jailed for Debit Card Fraud
from Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Keeping you and your family safe from scams · host Cee | Host of Scams, Hacks and Frauds.
Tell us your story here!Fake Tech Support scams cost their victims billions every year. This week on Scams, Hacks and Frauds we look into these scams, we'll tell you just how they trick you into thinking there really are problems with your computer.. But we wont stop there. We'll tell you the story of Fraudster Michael Cotter, who ran these tech support scams, and how he used fraudulent debit card transctions to keep his scam in business. We'll then tell you how you can keep yourself safe from these scams.Tech support scams typically target the elderly, and people unfamiliar with computers. If you know someone who's not that tech savvy, please share this episode with them to help protect them from these scams.We publish new content every other Monday. The short time our episodes save your wallet, and help protect your family.If you like shows like "The Perfect Scam" or "Darknet Diaries" then this show might be for you. On our website you’ll find more computer hacking, identity fraud, impersonation, consumer rights and Romance Scams. To find these and to access our transcripts, visit us at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com.The transcript and spoken audio are available under the Creative Commons, Share Alike, With Attributions license. For more information on this visit creativecommons.org.
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Tell us your story here! Fake Tech Support scams cost their victims billions every year. This week on Scams, Hacks and Frauds we look into these scams, we'll tell you just how they trick you into thinking there really are problems with your computer.. But we wont stop there. We'll tell you the story of Fraudster Michael Cotter, who ran these tech support scams, and how he used fraudulent debit card transctions to keep his scam in business. We'll then tell you how you can kee...
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