The Windows protected your PC tech support scam that displays ana lert that pretends to be a Windows alert that SmartScreen protected you from a threat. This fake alert then states that a malicious ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s game of whack-a-mole with Windows tech support scammers continues. The FTC and the State of Florida recently announced the temporary shut down of several businesses ...

For the most part, if you see a browser based tech support scam, then you can simply close the browser and start it again. On the other hand, if you are continuously seeing scams like the "Your ...

The FBI is warning people to be alert to the threat of technical support scams, in which criminals pose as support staff from computer or software companies and try to trick unsuspecting PC users into ...

But building your own PC—easy as it can be, as you can see in our Rigged Up section—doesn't necessarily mean you are your own best tech support. At least not compared to the feelings that Mac users ...

Office Depot and a partner company tricked customers into buying unneeded tech support services by offering PC scans that gave fake results, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Consumers paid ...

Tech support scammers have been offering bogus technical support services and “resolving” people’s non-existent problems with their devices or software for years. Using a range of tried-and-tested ...

At some point, calling your tech-savvy friends and relatives for help gets old. Or rather, they stop answering the phone, and you’re left on your own to figure out why your Wi-Fi doesn’t work.

Tired of bad computer technical support? Here are some tips and tricks to improve your chances of a successful computer problem resolution. Think about the last time you had a computer problem: You ...

The Tech Support Scam starts with what appears to be a helping hand to fix a technical glitch. The criminals will send a message by phone, email or text to convince you that you need help. With so ...