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 ...

A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven't even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers pose as ...

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 ...

A new financial threat has emerged for seniors: computer tech support scamsters. The number of complaints by the elderly about this fraud has been skyrocketing. “(State attorneys general) are now ...

Some victims of an alleged computer tech scam are getting some money back.The Federal Trade Commission is beginning to send out refunds totaling more than $1.7 million to victims of the scam, which ...

In brief: Tech support scams have been around for decades, so one would imagine that most people are now aware of them. But that hasn't stopped the FBI from issuing a warning to watch out for this old ...

I have the greatest respect for the men and women behind Apple’s tech support. Despite having one of the toughest jobs in the industry, they’ve always been extremely efficient and courteous in solving ...

Of course, getting that peace of mind doesn't always come free. Mordor Intelligence reports that the US market for tech support services is worth $10 billion now and will grow to $14.57 billion by ...