Avoiding Scams Online: Your Computer is Probably Fine
Have you ever encountered a popup or website telling you that your computer is at risk or that it has a virus? Don’t worry: It happens to everyone. Chances are you have nothing to worry about.
Scott Fcasni returns for this week’s tech tip. This time, it’s all about popup scams.
Show notes:
00:14 – Your computer is not vulnerable, at risk, or anything else a popup on the internet says it is.
00:42 – Who is behind these kinds of messages?
00:50 – Never give remote access to your computer to anyone who asks for it.
01:04 – What typically happens when people fall for these scams
01:21 – Who to contact if you think something might be wrong with your computer
If someone or something online claims to be Microsoft and requests access to your computer: Don’t grant it. Instead, call Microsoft directly or contact your IT professional(s). If you don’t have one, contact us.
www.1seo.com/contact-us/
Scott Fcasni returns for this week’s tech tip. This time, it’s all about popup scams.
Show notes:
00:14 – Your computer is not vulnerable, at risk, or anything else a popup on the internet says it is.
00:42 – Who is behind these kinds of messages?
00:50 – Never give remote access to your computer to anyone who asks for it.
01:04 – What typically happens when people fall for these scams
01:21 – Who to contact if you think something might be wrong with your computer
If someone or something online claims to be Microsoft and requests access to your computer: Don’t grant it. Instead, call Microsoft directly or contact your IT professional(s). If you don’t have one, contact us.
www.1seo.com/contact-us/
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