Legit tech support companies don’t operate that way. Here’s why: Your computer is almost certainly fine. The answer to all of these questions is “ No. Should you call the number shown on the screen to talk to a technician?Ĭ) One of these tech support companies asks you to pay for its services, maybe by using a gift card (like from iTunes or Amazon) or wire transfer. Should you give the company remote access to your computer to make repairs?ī) A warning announcing “suspicious activity” or “security threat detected” appears on your computer screen.
Hey computer users, it’s time for a pop quiz.Ī) You get an urgent call or email from a tech support company, saying your computer has a problem.