HUBER HEIGHTS — A local city government is warning people about tech support scams.
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The City of Huber Heights wrote on social media there are several ways this scam works.
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One includes a pop-up warning on your computer screen. It says, “Your computer is infected! Call this number for help!”
The other option is someone calls pretending to be either from Microsoft or Apple.
They said it may sound official, but it’s not real.
“Scammers prey on fear. Don’t let them fool you!” Huber Heights said on Facebook.
They said people should NOT do the following:
- Call the number.
- Give them remote access to your computer.
- Pay them anything!
You CAN follow these steps:
- Restart your device.
- Update your security software.
- Ask a trusted tech-savvy friend for help!
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