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Remote access scams don’t rely on any digital intrusions other than asking for an invite.
A scammer might pretend to be support staff from telcos or internet providers and will call victims up, warning them they may be infected by a dangerous virus. Using this fear tactic, the scammers then ask for access to your computer, and before you know it, you’re system – and your data – is compromised.
Here’s the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on what to watch for and how to avoid remote access scams.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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