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Microsoft Scams: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself From Them?

Everyone knows about Microsoft and millions of people use Microsoft products on their computers. That makes much of the world a target for scammers looking to steal money. They use Microsoft's reputation to trick people into revealing passwords, financial information and other sensitive details. Here's how to spot common Microsoft scams and avoid becoming a victim. What is a Microsoft Scam? Scams involving Microsoft come in several different formats. The most common ones are the PC or Tech Support scam, a Microsoft Security Alert, the Ammyy security patch phone scam, and the TeamViewer scam but there are many more. No matter which form they take, the entire point of the scam is to gain access to your personal information. How Does a Microsoft Scam Work? These scams typically work by requesting your approval to remotely access your computer or insisting that you need to download 'needed' or special software on your computer. They might point you to a supposedl

The PC Support Scam: What It Is And How To Protect Yourself From ItThe PC Support Scam: What It Is And How To Protect Yourself From It?

On the off chance that you get a telephone call or spring up window from somebody professing to be from Windows Support, and that individual lets you know there’s an issue with your PC, you’re forced to bear a PC Support Scam. Here’s all that you have to think about this sort of con and what to do on the off chance that you fall injured individual. What Is The PC Support Scam? PC bolster con artists need you to believe there’s some kind of problem with your PC. They go after your dread or absence of PC information to pick up your financial data, at that point they charge you to fix an issue that never existed. They may likewise introduce malware, for example, keyloggers or secondary passage Trojans on the PC to pick up your own data. How Does The PC Support Scam Work? You get a call from somebody guaranteeing they’re from Windows Support. The guest ID looks real. They state your PC is sending off mistakes, conveying spam, or revealing an infection. The considerate individual