6/13/2023 0 Comments Teamviewer scams appleSome scammers will simply claim there are things wrong with your computer by opening Event Viewer (which shows errors on a fresh Windows install) or they will do this AND download your files in the background hoping to find your coveted list of passwords or other information they can use or sell. Do not allow people you don’t know to remotely access your computer.Scammers want gift cards because they’re untraceable and can be sold for cash or bartered on the dark web. Legitimate companies want good ol’ cashola and NOT gift cards. Anything that resembles ‘driving to Walmart to buy Apple gift cards’ for payment is a scam.Have you ever tried calling these companies? You can barely contact them if you have an issue they certainly don’t have an army of phone reps calling to let you know something is wrong. will NEVER call you to say something is wrong with your computer. They were NOT from Microsoft! Here are a few things that will help you avoid common traps: ![]() Just last week, a family member brought their computer in because she answered a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. Most of these calls can be easily avoided if you know what to look for. We get calls almost daily from people whose PCs have been compromised.
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