The FBI has issued a warning about a new scam. Here's how the scam works:
Your computer screen will freeze up and a pop-up will appear, saying your computer has been "hacked" and then advising you to call a well-known software company for "tech support."
But when victims call the number, it's just another criminal posing as a bank employee or someone from the Social Security Administration. They're then convincing people to transfer money under the guise of protecting it and the FBI says people are losing a lot of cash."Imagine being older and retired and losing $1 million of your savings. That's not a place where a lot of people can afford to be. And that's why we're doing it right now.
If you see the pop-up with the phony alert, you're advised to disconnect from the internet immediately. Do not shut down or restart the computer, just disconnect the internet connection and call someone to help you scan the computer for malware.that I have read and agree
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