How to Spot, Avoid and Report Tech Support Scams
Here’s what the Federal Trade Commission says you should do if you spot a scam or received a call or email. File a report online or call the FTC at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or TTY 1-866-653-4261. “Your complaint can help protect other people,” the agency says. “By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify the impostors and stop them before they can get someone’s hard-earned money. It really makes a difference.”
Here’s what the Federal Trade Commission says you should do if you spot a scam or received a call or email. File a report online or call the FTC at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or TTY 1-866-653-4261. “Your complaint can help protect other people,” the agency says. “By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify the impostors and stop them before they can get someone’s hard-earned money. It really makes a difference.”
What to do if you got scammed
Call bank, credit cards, post office, dmv, social security, etc to put a hold/freeze on accounts
Change all passwords (from a different machine!)-- do not re-use passwords!
Uninstall any programs
Run virus scan
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Change all passwords (from a different machine!)-- do not re-use passwords!
Uninstall any programs
Run virus scan
Malwarebytes