Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments
More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support ...
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Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments
The scam would often start with fake Microsoft Windows ... problems – regardless of whether or not there was actually a virus or other issue – that Restoro and Reimage software could fix.
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Refunds Headed to Users Who Fell for Fake Antivirus, Computer Repair Scams
If you bought a computer repair service from Restoro or Reimage, expect to receive a refund. The companies will pay over $25 ...
BBB alerts residents about new QR code scam targeting unsuspecting consumers
Tonight, a new scam warning involving QR codes, the square barcode you can scan with your phone’s camera.You can find them on signs, ads, and menus.Officials wi ...
FTC says Americans lost $12 billion to scams last year and these were the worst ones — here's how to stay safe
An annual report issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released this week has revealed the top scams and losses ...
A Portland senior nearly lost $170K in a gold bar scam — how to protect yourself from precious metal schemes and make safer investment choices
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Got a bank transfer alert text? It might be a scam; here’s what to do
Kurt the CyberGuy offers tips to safeguard your personal information as scammers become more sophisticated with scam texts and other methods.
FBI warns of scam involving document converter tools
Denver Field Office is warning of an increase in scams involving free online document converter tools. According to the FBI, ...