06/24/2022
I've been getting a significant number of customers that are being targeted by this and other hacking campaigns on Facebook. Be very careful what you trust on the Internet! In addition to the tips provided in this article, I have some additional tips that may help you avoid falling victim to a scam or hacking attempt:
1. Never call any number from a warning message on your screen. This is one of the top ways scammers get your phone number - when you give it to them by calling them.
2. Do not pay invoices that appear in your email for items you don't remember ordering. A popular one circulating now is for McAfee with a charge of about $350.
3. If someone on the phone offers to remote control your computer to fix a problem (especially if they claim to be resolving a billing issue), do not allow it. Hang up the phone.
4. If someone claiming to be technical support has remote access to your computer, NEVER log in to any financial website while they are logged in. Just assume they can see any passwords you type.
5. If you receive a receipt for a purchase you did not make with a number to call to dispute the charge, check your bank and credit card accounts to see if a fraudulent charge exists. If not, delete the scam message. If you do find fraudulent activity on any account, DO NOT call the number on your emailed receipt. Instead, call the number on the back of your bank or credit card to report fraud directly to your financial institution.
If you are concerned that your computer may have been compromised, feel free to make an appointment to have it checked at Lompoc Computer Repair. We can be reached at 805-741-7274.
We take a look at a large-scale Facebook phishing operation, reputedly generating millions in ill-gotten gains.
