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2. Protecting yourself from Microsoft tech support scams - AOL

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   Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says scammers exploit fears, falsely claim computer issues to access your personal data. Protecting yourself from Microsoft tech support scams Skip to main ...

3. Tech support scams are a trend. Learn how to avoid them ... - AOL

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   A caller who creates a sense of urgency or uses high-pressure tactics is probably a scam artist. Tips to avoid tech support fraud. ... Get rid of malware. Update or download legitimate security ...

4. FBI warns of rise in costly technical support scams - AOL

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   The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert about the rise in technical support scams spreading across the country. FBI field offices in Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Boston and Chicago ...

5. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   In September 2011, Microsoft dropped gold partner Comantra from its Microsoft Partner Network following accusations of involvement in cold-call technical-support scams. [60] However, the ease with which companies that carry out technical support scams can be launched makes it difficult to prevent tech support scams from taking place. [61]

6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

7. Koobface - Wikipedia

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   Koobface is a network worm that attacks Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms. [1] [2] [3] This worm originally targeted users of networking websites such as Facebook, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, and email websites such as GMail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail.

8. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...

9. If you hear a voice shouting at you from your computer, turn ...

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   Buscher calls it a Technical Support Scam. You are working on your digital device; suddenly a pop-up screen covers your computer screen and a loud voice repeats, "Warning! Warning!