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Learn how scammers use fake error messages, phone calls, and websites to trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Find out how to protect yourself, what to do if you've been scammed, and how to report the scam to Microsoft.
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A technical support scam, or tech support scam, is a type of scam in which a scammer claims to offer a legitimate technical support service. Victims contact scammers in a variety of ways, often through fake pop-ups resembling error messages or via fake "help lines" advertised on websites owned by the scammers.
Fałszywa pomoc techniczna (ang. technical support scam, tech support scam) – metoda oszustwa internetowego, w której przestępca próbuje zastraszyć ofiarę i skłonić ją do zapłacenia za zbędną pomoc techniczną [1] [2]. Metoda ta wykorzystuje brak wiedzy informatycznej ofiary [3] [4].
30 paź 2023 · Learn how scammers can reach you via phone, email, or fake error messages and trick you into paying for unnecessary fixes or installing malware. Find out what to do if you’ve been scammed and how to protect your devices and accounts.
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Learn how to identify and avoid fake Microsoft technical support calls or pop-ups that ask for personal information or payment. Find out how to report scams and protect yourself from cybercriminals.
Tech support scams are an industry-wide issue where scammers use scare tactics to trick users into paying for unnecessary technical support services. These services supposedly fix contrived device, platform, or software problems.
Two Things To Know To Avoid a Tech Support Scam. 1. Legitimate tech companies won’t contact you by phone, email, or text message to tell you there’s a problem with your computer. 2. Security pop-up warnings from real tech companies will never ask you to call a phone number or click on a link.