{"id":3271,"date":"2023-07-19T13:03:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T12:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/?p=3271"},"modified":"2023-08-11T10:34:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T09:34:51","slug":"pc-scams-alert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/home-user\/latest-scams\/pc-scams-alert\/","title":{"rendered":"PC Scams Alert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PC-Scam-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PC-Scam-Blog.jpg 900w, https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PC-Scam-Blog-500x222.jpg 500w, https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PC-Scam-Blog-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PC-Scam-Blog-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udea8 Beware of PC Scams! \ud83d\udea8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We've been seeing some sneaky PC scams going around lately, and we want to make sure you don't fall victim to them. Every week we have someone in the TDR Computers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/TDR+Computers\/@51.73057,0.678316,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8e125b732d4d7:0x88c5cb305f8a1b71!8m2!3d51.7305667!4d0.6808909!16s%2Fg%2F1vxw7jqb?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shop<\/a> who has, so please read on for some tips on how to avoid being scammed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd10 Secure Your PC: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Install reliable antivirus software and keep it up-to-date. Regularly update your operating system and applications to patch any vulnerabilities that scammers could exploit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd12 Protect Your Info:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers may try to trick you into giving away sensitive information, like your passwords or credit card details. Remember, no legitimate company will ever ask for this information via email or direct message. Stay vigilant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d Verify URLs:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Always double-check the URLs (Web Addresses) before clicking on any links. Phishing emails or messages can lead you to fake websites that look identical to the real ones. Look for the padlock icon \ud83d\udd12 in the address bar for added security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude45\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Don't Engage:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you encounter a suspicious message or pop-up claiming your PC is infected or needs immediate attention, <strong><em>don't panic!!!<\/em><\/strong> Never call the provided numbers or follow their instructions. Reach out to a trusted tech support service instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 Stay Informed:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to keep yourself updated on the latest scamming tactics. Scammers are getting more sophisticated, and it's crucial to be aware of their tricks to avoid being caught off guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd1d Share This Info:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers are constantly changing tactics, so it's essential to keep each other informed. Share this post with your friends and family to create a stronger, safer online community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity #StaySafeOnline #maldon #essex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/tdrcomputers.com\/norton360\/\">Norton 360 page<\/a> for information on software to help protect you online<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We've been seeing some sneaky PC scams going around lately, and we want to make sure you don't fall victim to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53,54],"tags":[31,99,61,98],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - 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