Web Seven has received several calls from clients in relation to a recent scam involving scammers contacting computer owners, and pretending to be Microsoft support staff.
The scammers, typically based in Indian call centres, cold call people claiming to be Microsoft staff informing them that their computer has a virus on it. They provide bogus evidence of a virus infection and after winning over the victim, convince them to allow the scammer remote access to their computer through an internet website.
The scammers then pretend to fix the machine and ask for a fee that is up to $400. They use a combination of high pressure sales tactics and social engineering to scare the victim into paying the fee and because victims willingly hand over their credit card details, there is little legal recourse.
Please click on the link below to read further details. Web Seven strongly recommends that Web Seven clients NEVER respond to any cold calls (telephone)or email solicitation requiring access to computer or personal details. View Details...
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