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Tech Support Scams claiming trojans are on your machine

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Tech support scams are an industry-wide issue where scammers use scare tactics to trick you into unnecessary technical support services that supposedly fix contrived device, platform, or software problems.

At best the scammers are trying to get you to pay them to "fix" a nonexistent problem with your device or software. At worst they're trying to steal your personal or financial information; and if you allow them to remote into your computer to perform this "fix" they will often install malware, ransomware, or other unwanted programs that can steal your information or damage your data or device.

Scammers may claim they are an affiliate of Microsoft and lead you to this Wikipedia page to pretend to teach you about Trojans.

Wiki Education assignment: The Phoenicians - Cunning Seafarers

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 24 January 2024 and 15 May 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Peer reviewers: SusJawn35, Cabbagepatch12345.

— Assignment last updated by MotoMoto1952 (talk) 13:08, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]