Tech Support Scams
Read time: 1 minute 45 seconds You get an unsolicited call from a man named Michael claiming to represent Microsoft. He says your computer has been hacked and if you don't act fast your bank account will be hacked too. He asks for your email and password , and after you give it to him, you find that you can no longer access your account and all your personal information - including your bank details and email address - have been compromised . Michael from tech support is a classic scam! Always remember the three early warning signs of a scam : 1. You're in dialogue ... 2. ... which you did not start ... 3. ... and the topic turns to money (or anything valuable) … It's a scam! Let's take a closer look: 1. You're in a dialogue ... Scammers know you're not going to give up your personal information to a random person, they pretend to be someone trustworthy. 2. ... which you did not start ... The scammer starts the dialogue via phone call, pop-up window...