Beware: Fake Microsoft Tech Support Scam Locks Your Browser and Steals Your Info!
Beware of the new tech support scam exploiting the Microsoft logo. Scammers create fake security alerts to trick users into calling a phony support number. Remember, Microsoft won’t lock your browser or ask you to call them. Stay skeptical and don’t let familiar logos fool you!
Hot Take:
Who knew the digital age would turn us all into amateur detectives, sifting through emails like they’re cryptic love letters? If your inbox suddenly declares you’ve won a refund from a Syrian car rental company, it’s more likely a scam than a serendipitous windfall. In a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap, Microsoft’s logo is getting more screen time in these scams than in some of its own marketing materials!
Key Points:
- Scammers are exploiting the reputation of major brands like Microsoft to conduct tech support scams.
- The scam starts with a “payment lure” email promising a fake refund or reimbursement.
- Victims are directed to a CAPTCHA challenge to lend credibility to the scam.
- The scam culminates in a fake locked browser experience, urging victims to call a fraudulent support number.
- The ultimate goal is to steal account credentials or gain remote access to victims’ systems.
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