We also found some straight-up scams that froze users’ computers, instructed them to call a toll-free number, and then asked for money. propub.li/2ATN0GI
Here are just a few examples:
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Computer security experts have tracked scams that trick people into paying for bogus tech support for years.
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These cut across party lines.
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