Technology Shops

It would appear that even telephone scammers are too busy to call themselves now-days and are using automated telephone messages to draw people in.

The latest (we just received ourselves) claims to be from the internet provider telling me that I have all sorts of dangerous spyware on my computer, my service had been compromised and I could lose my internet connection.

Now obviously as I run an IT company my systems are clean, but someone who is vulnerable or not really computer savvy might get worried by this. The actually message does sound somewhat frightening and relies on you to panic and respond.

When you're answering a cold call always be sceptical and you won’t go far wrong.

Don’t respond to cold calls - just put the phone down.
If the company that wants to speak to you is legitimate, they will either email or write to you.

Don’t assume the phone call has automatically been disconnected when you put the phone down - wait a few minutes before using it again.

Report nuisance call to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit the website on https://www.actionfraud.police.uk

If you still worried call me on 02476 741427

Steve

Action Fraud National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre