FBI advises all Android and iPhone users not to call “pop-up” numbers because they can deplete their bank accounts.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning to SMARTPHONE owners about tech support scams that aim to defraud them of their money.
The trick involves a dishonest person pretending to be a technician or tech support from an established business.
They might contact their targets via phone, email, or text message and offer to help with problems like a hacked bank or email accounts, computer viruses, or software license renewals.
They get remote access to their victims’ computers as well as to sensitive information such as banking account details once they have persuaded victims that their financial accounts have been compromised.
Scams posing as tech support representatives could call you or pop up on your computer or phone.
Typically, the pop-ups show a fake problem message that appears to come from your operating system.
In some cases, the pop-up may even include a phone number or link to call for assistance.
WAYS TO BE SAFE
It’s crucial to understand that a trustworthy tech company will never request that you call a certain number.
Don’t call a phone number that appears in a pop-up or error message. No phone numbers are ever included in error or warning messages.
Never click on any links that are not reliable.
Additionally, make sure that your gadgets are malware, security, and anti-virus protected.
Run security software right away to scan for and remove malware in the event that you accidentally granted remote access to a threat actor.
