Avoid Fake Technical support Calls

A Tampa entrepreneur advised Turn to 10 he got deceived out of about $20,000 by fake technical support.

When Kirk Meyers' computer froze up at work, he froze too.

Goodness, you're helpless. You feel disregarded.

A pop-up that showed, by all accounts, to be from Microsoft said him know there was a threat on his computer, and it indicated him a telephone number to call to fix the issue.

When Meyers called the number, he says they told him to what exactly shown to be a technical support organization.

Meyers gave them remote access to his computer, including his online banking.

What you need to do:

You'd never give a stranger to access your home. Try not to give access to your computer. If you get a pop-up, don't tap on a link. If you get a call from somebody who says your computer security is in danger, don't hear them out.

If you believe there's an issue with your computer, update your security software and run a scan.

If you need assistance, contact a computer technician you know and trust.

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If you believe you're the victim of fake technical support, this is what the Federal Trade Commission says you ought to do:

·       Let your bank or credit card organization know immediately.

·       If you gave them any of your login information, change it.

·       Report it to the FTC, to help to protect others. You can make a report.