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As we continue our deep dive into imposter scams, we're taking a look at a new twist on tech support scams. Ever deal with a tech support scam?
A warning pops up on your computer. It says your computer has a virus and gives you a number to call for help. You often end up paying hundreds of dollars to a scammer who pretends to deal with the fake virus.
Now scammers are upping the stakes — instead of hundreds of dollars, people are unknowingly handing over tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to tech support scammers. Here's how.
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