Anydesk on macbook6/23/2023 ![]() ![]() The majority of Geek Squad scams start with phishing emails. Even worse, more than 60% of tech support scam victims are over the age of 60, meaning elderly family members could be particularly at risk. Someone who has enlisted the help of the Geek Squad, or bought something from Best Buy, is more likely to fall for a fake Geek Squad scam. Once you’re “hooked,” they’ll continue to scam you for more money - either by emptying your accounts, finding sensitive information on your device, or demanding more payment for their services.Depending on the type of scam, they may even get you to download malware or applications that will give them remote access to your device. ![]() Once they make contact, they’ll claim your device has been compromised, that you owe money for a subscription, or that you need to “confirm” your identity by providing sensitive information - such as credit card numbers, your Social Security number (SSN), etc. ![]()
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