Beware of technical “experts” bombarding you with bug reports
Beware pseudo-geeks bearing ‘gifts’. Continue reading Beware of technical “experts” bombarding you with bug reports
Category Archives: fake support call
Fake Amazon ad ranks top on Google search results
A tech support scam disguised as an Amazon ad was showing up above even the legitimate Amazon.com search result. Continue reading Fake Amazon ad ranks top on Google search results
Scammers slip fake Amazon ad under Google’s nose
The spoofed ad sent Windows users into fake Microsoft-sponsored blue screens of death and Mac users into fake cryptoware warnings Continue reading Scammers slip fake Amazon ad under Google’s nose
Tech support scammer tricked into installing ransomware
Tables were turned on a fake tech support line when a tech-savvy ‘victim’ played them at their own game. Continue reading Tech support scammer tricked into installing ransomware
Bing brings in blanket ban on online tech support ads
No ifs, and no buts. The sheer volume and audacity of the crooks has spoiled it for everyone. Continue reading Bing brings in blanket ban on online tech support ads