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2. ‘Geek Squad’ email scam targets vulnerable seniors - AOL

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   The latest online scam targeting seniors is almost too ingenious not to work. That’s what makes it so devious — and its victims so vulnerable. ... She had opted for a Geek Squad technical ...

3. Tech support scams are a trend. Learn how to avoid them ... - AOL

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   A caller who creates a sense of urgency or uses high-pressure tactics is probably a scam artist. Tips to avoid tech support fraud. Do not give anyone access to your computer, phone or tablet ...

4. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   Technical support scams rely on social engineering to persuade victims that their device is infected with malware. [15] [16] Scammers use a variety of confidence tricks to persuade the victim to install remote desktop software, with which the scammer can then take control of the victim's computer.

5. How to identify a scam call before you're taken ... - AOL

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   Tech-support scam. Warning: Your computer has been infected with a virus! So goes these tech-support scams, which are some of the oldest in the book. After this lead-in, instead of removing the ...

6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

7. Protecting yourself from Microsoft tech support scams - AOL

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   Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says scammers exploit fears, falsely claim computer issues to access your personal data. Protecting yourself from Microsoft tech support scams Skip to main ...