(StatePoint) Ever received an unexpected alert by text or email claiming there is a problem with your computer that the sender needs your help to fix? That could very well have been a tech support ...

You must never make these calls. Republished on August 24 with a new federal agency warning on phone attacks. A stark FBI warning has just come to life on social media, with an attack on Microsoft ...

This past week, many agencies celebrated "Safer Internet Day" by sharing tips to help us all be mindful of the importance of staying alert to potential safety and fraud issues online. One area that ...

Tech-support scams cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Seniors are particular targets of the crooks, sometimes losing their life savings. The scam often starts with a call, email, ...

PROVIDENCE, RI – A federal investigation into India-based tech-support fraud operations has resulted in convictions of multiple fraud operators and guilty pleas from two former U.S. telecom executives ...

Learn how to spot tech scams, recognize phishing email signs, and apply smart online scam prevention tips to protect your personal information and stay secure online. Pixabay, Mohamed_hassan The ...

A retired lawyer thought he was calling Microsoft for tech support. But the phone number he found on Google didn't connect him with Microsoft. Instead, the person who picked up the phone, "Alex," and ...