Berea resident loses nearly $90,000 in computer-telephone scam

BEREA, Ohio -- A West Street resident lost $89,800 through a computer and telephone scam. The resident told police he was ...
WTKR

New scam alerts Microsoft users on their computer screens

Imagine working on your computer and getting an alert on your screen—that’s what happened to one viewer wanting to spread the word about this new scam. Viewer message: "My computer locked up with a ...
WTVD

Raleigh woman gives fake Microsoft employee access to computer, loses thousands of dollars

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scammers stole a record-breaking $12.5 billion from Americans in 2024, that's according to the FTC This new data from the Federal Trade Commission says this is a 25% increase ...
Nasdaq

4 Microsoft Scams That Target Your Money — How To Protect Yourself

Microsoft has long been, and still remains, the king of the operating system hill. According to Statista, nearly 70% of computers, tablets and consoles run on Windows, making Microsoft — and the ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Tech support scams target unsuspecting users with fake alerts and calls

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Scammers are posing as tech support representatives from major companies like Microsoft, Google, or Apple, attempting to deceive users into giving up sensitive information. Despite ...
WHNT

Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments

(NEXSTAR) – More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ...
PCMag on MSN

Refunds Headed to Users Who Fell for Fake Antivirus, Computer Repair Scams

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which ...