The Helpful Stranger Who Wasn't
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A pop-up warns Dave his computer is infected. One call later, he's $500 poorer and actually infected. Learn to spot tech support scams!
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Security Tip
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Never call phone numbers from pop-up warnings—they're fake. Close the browser completely instead
2
Real companies like Microsoft or Apple never cold-call about computer problems
3
Never give remote access to unsolicited callers, even if they seem helpful
4
If worried about your device, contact tech support directly through their official website
