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1. toronto.ctvnews.ca › these-are-the-top-five-scamsThese are the top five scams Canadians fell for in 2021

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   Dec 23, 2021 · Number five is the services scam at $4.8 million in losses, where scammers will pretend to offer a service such as phone plans, credit cards or insurance hoping to steal your personal...

2. consumer.ftc.gov › articles › how-spot-avoid-andHow To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams

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   • Spotting and Avoiding Tech Support Scams
   • What to Do If You Think There’S A Problem with Your Computer
   • What to Do If You Were Scammed
   • Reporting Tech Support Scams

   Tech support scammers use many different tactics to trick people. Spotting these tactics will help you avoid falling for the scam.

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   If you think there may be a problem with your computer, update your computer’s security softwareand run a scan. If you need help fixing a problem, go to someone you know and trust. Many software companies offer support online or by phone. Stores that sell computer equipment also offer technical support in person.

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   If you paid a tech support scammer with a creditor debit card, you may be able to stop the transaction. Contact your credit card company or bank right away. Tell them what happened and ask if they can reverse the charges. If you paid a tech support scammer with a gift card, contact the company that issued the cardright away. Tell them you paid a sc...

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   If a tech support scammer contacts you, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. When you report a scam, the FTC uses the information to build cases against scammers. Are you skeptical that reporting scams will make a difference? Watch this video to learn how your story helps the FTC stop scammers. Now that you know how to recognize a tech supp...

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3. www.reddit.com › r › cscareerquestionsA list of sketchy companies to steer clear of : r ... - Reddit

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   Based off of the post that I made a couple days ago, here's a list of shady companies that you might want to be aware of. Some of these are straight up scams and others are companies with questionable practices. Feel free to comment any others that you'd like for me to add on.

4. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaFraudsters create fake Canadian company, steal foreign ...

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   Aug 7, 2020 · CBC News investigated Gux-IT and found its website had been stolen — copied almost word for word, including the design, the description of the company's services and even employee photos ...

5. www.bbb.org › scamtrackerFind and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau

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   Spot a scam? Tell the BBB about it. Help the Better Business Bureau investigate scams and warn others. Report a scam or fraud, or browse and view scams reported by others.

6. www.kaspersky.com › blog › fake-tech-support-scamFake tech support scams: what they are and how to stay safe

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   Jun 3, 2024 · In particular, tech-support scammers often pressure victims into installing remote-access or screen-sharing software, disclosing or exposing passwords for financial accounts, and sharing one-time transaction confirmation codes.

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   What does a tech support scam look like?

   • Tech support scammers may try to trick you with a pop-up window that appears on your computer screen. It might look like an error message from your operating system or antivirus software, and it might use logos from trusted companies or websites.

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   How do I report a tech support scam?

   • If a tech support scammer contacts you, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. When you report a scam, the FTC uses the information to build cases against scammers. Are you skeptical that reporting scams will make a difference?

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   How do I avoid a tech support scam?

   • Spotting these tactics will help you avoid falling for the scam. Tech support scammers often call and pretend to be a computer technician from a well-known company. They say they’ve found a problem with your computer. They typically ask you to give them remote access to your computer and then pretend to run a diagnostic test.

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   What should I do if a tech support scammer contacts me?

   • Don’t give them your bank account, credit card, or other payment information. If a tech support scammer contacts you, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. When you report a scam, the FTC uses the information to build cases against scammers.

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8. www.ftc.gov › cybersecurity › tech-support-scamsTech Support Scams - Federal Trade Commission

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   A tech support call you don’t expect is a scam —even if the number is local or looks legitimate. These scammers use fake caller ID information to look like local businesses or trusted companies. If you get a pop-up message to call tech support, ignore it.