Saturday, August 09, 2014
"Is that call from Microsoft a scam? - Security Tips & Talk"
Scammers, no matter what their venue, prey on fears, inexperience and sometimes greed...
On the Microsoft website, Eve Blakemore posts about some that are computer related:
"Cybercriminals often use publicly available phone directories, so they might know your name and other personal information when they call you. They might even guess what operating system you're using. It’s still a scam.
Don’t let scammers encourage you to install dangerous software Once cybercriminals gain your trust, they might ask for your user name and password or ask you to go to a legitimate website (such as www.ammyy.com) to install software that will let them access your computer to fix it. Once you do this, your computer and your personal information are vulnerable."
