Tech support scammers are modern-day con artists, preying on our deepest technological fears and vulnerabilities. Tammy of Flagler Beach, Florida, recently reached out to us with a concerning email: ...

Tech support scams might be something that you've all heard of before, but that doesn't make them any less dangerous. The FBI recently issued a public service announcement, warning people to be on the ...

A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven't even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers pose as ...

Personal computers are changing quickly. Faster solid-state storage, more efficient processors, built-in security features ...

Scammers—some working out of fraudulent call center across the globe—pose as representatives from legitimate companies, such as financial institutions, utility companies, or cryptocurrency exchanges.

Steve Lewis: Your computer has a virus. You owe money to the IRS. Your grandchild is in trouble halfway across the world and needs cash. Nearly everyone has gotten a scam call like this—and we keep ...

In brief: Tech support scams have been around for decades, so one would imagine that most people are now aware of them. But that hasn't stopped the FBI from issuing a warning to watch out for this old ...