{"id":58,"date":"2020-08-25T21:04:10","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T21:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdoses.com\/?p=58"},"modified":"2020-08-25T21:06:44","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T21:06:44","slug":"tech-support-scam-how-to-avoid-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsdoses.com\/tech-support-scam-how-to-avoid-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Support Scam: How To Avoid One"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a fact: tech support scams impact 3.3 million people and cost $1.5 billion each year. What should you do if you are a victim? Not sure? Well, if someone called you claiming to be from tech support or says they detected a virus on your computer and need access, it was likely a scam.<\/p>\n

Legitimate tech companies don\u2019t work that way. They would have remote access to your computer and wouldn\u2019t need any information from you. When you give such a caller access, you expose your PC security. It\u2019s important to be\u00a0proactive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10 Tips<\/h2>\n

The steps you should take with tech scammers are similar to those taken when you\u2019ve been the victim of identity theft.<\/p>\n

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  1. Shut down and disconnect your computer from the Internet: This will put a stop to any external meddling, and it will automatically revoke remote access once you restart.<\/li>\n
  2. In a perfect world, you would have<\/strong>\u00a0full system backup that would allow you to restore your computer to its previous state. If you haven\u2019t backed it up, you should.<\/li>\n
  3. Don\u2019t have a\u00a0<\/strong>backup? Run the Windows \u201cSystem Restore\u201d feature at\u00a0com<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Make sure<\/strong>\u00a0your Internet security software is up to date. Then run a complete virus scan to remove any malware that may still be on there.<\/li>\n
  5. C<\/strong>heck your web browser\u2019s settings for newly-installed extensions or add-ons that you didn\u2019t put on there or that you just don\u2019t recognize. Delete them.<\/li>\n
  6. Not sure your computer is clean? Have it checked by a professional. They can run full diagnostics on it and make any necessary fixes.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Next,\u00a0<\/strong>change all of your passwords \u2013 on every account you access on your computer. Yes, it\u2019s a pain, but it\u2019s absolutely necessary to avoid a future problem.<\/li>\n
  8. Tell<\/strong>\u00a0your bank and credit card companies about the breach. Monitor all statements online every single day going forward, and be on the lookout for suspicious items.<\/li>\n
  9. Place<\/strong>\u00a0a freeze on credit applications through the three main credit monitoring agencies \u2014 Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.\u00a0It will cost you a few bucks but it\u2019s well worth it. Each bureau will have its own \u201ccredit lock\u201d service.<\/li>\n
  10. File a complaint<\/a>\u00a0with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Whether you believe you have been a victim of a tech support scam or not, you should always educate yourself about tech support scams and how you can avoid them.<\/p>\n

    Contact Monmouth Computer Associates<\/a><\/h2>\n

    For more tips on how to avoid tech scams, or for help getting you out of one,\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0Monday through Friday at 732-759-9375.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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