Tech support scams cost UK consumers millions of pounds every year. Scammers impersonate McAfee, Microsoft, and BT to trick victims into paying for fake support or allowing remote PC access. Here’s how to spot every type of scam and protect yourself.
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Key Points
- Warning sign 1: a browser pop-up claims your PC is infected and shows a phone number to call
- Warning sign 2: someone calls YOU claiming to be McAfee, Microsoft or BT tech support (cold calls)
- Warning sign 3: you’re asked to install remote access software (TeamViewer, AnyDesk) by someone who called you
- Warning sign 4: you’re asked for gift cards, bank transfers, or cryptocurrency as payment
- Legitimate companies: McAfee, Microsoft and BT never call you out of the blue about infections
- Legitimate McAfee alerts: appear within the McAfee application — never as browser pop-ups with phone numbers
- If you’ve been scammed: disconnect from the internet, change all passwords, contact your bank
- Report UK tech support scams: Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or actionfraud.police.uk
