FTC-PR-240307-2 (Mar. 7, 2024) FTC Implements New Protections for Businesses Against Telemarketing Fraud and Affirms Protections Against AI-enabled Scam Calls – Final rule extends telemarketing protections to business-to-business calls; Commission also proposes new consumer protections against tech support scams pitched over the phone The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final rule extending telemarketing fraud […]
Category: Tech Support Scams
Tech Support Scams involve fraudsters pretending to be technical support agents from reputable companies, aiming to deceive individuals into granting remote access to their computers or paying for unnecessary services. The scammers typically contact victims through unsolicited phone calls, pop-up messages, or fake websites, claiming to have detected security issues or performance problems on the victim’s device. They use fear tactics, such as warning of a virus or security breach, to convince victims to follow instructions that lead to installing malicious software, revealing personal information, or making payments for fake repairs. Ultimately, these scams exploit the victim’s trust and technical ignorance, often resulting in financial loss and compromised personal data.
FTC-PR-240208-1 (Feb. 8, 2024) FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by a Tech Support Scam Facilitated by Payment Processor Nexway The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $610,000 in refunds to consumers who lost money to a tech support scam facilitated by the payment processing company Nexway. Date: Feb. 8, 2024 Accessed: Sep.9, 2024 […]