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Be very aware of scammers impersonating Microsoft. If you ever see a message on your computer similar to this, know that is NOT legitimate and is absolutely a scam. Microsoft will NEVER contact you — period. If this type of message ever appears on your computer, DO NOT click any links, DO NOT call the number listed, and DO NOT give out any of your personal or financial information. Immediately turn off your computer by pressing and holding down on the power button, and then give us a call so we can guide you through the rest of the clean up process. This is a continual issue that we see every week. Don't be the next victim — scammers are relentless!![]()
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Just in time for the holidays, we have a few refurbished laptops ready to find a new home! These have all been cleaned and updated by FCS and have Windows 10 or 11 software installed. These laptops are priced to go at $150 or less!![]()
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Contact us for more information or to purchase your next laptop!![]()
724-662-4118 / tom@finnegancomputers.com
Be wary of scams! Scammers aren't limiting themselves to internet or email scams, they're using the postal mail as well. ![]()
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Tips from the FBI:![]()
• Never download software at the request of an unknown individual who contacted you.![]()
• Never allow an unknown individual who contacted you to have control of your computer.![]()
• Do not click on unsolicited pop-ups, links sent via text messages, or email links or attachments. Do not contact the telephone number provided in a pop-up, text, or email.![]()
• Never send cash via mail or shipping companies.
FBI Warns of Increased Tech Support Scams Using Snail Mail
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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of an increase in tech support scams that attempt to trick users into sending cash via snail mail.
What Is a QR Code?![]()
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Have you ever seen a poster that had a jumbled-looking, square-shaped barcode printed on it? These unique squiggles make up a QR code. A QR code (Quick Response code) is an interactive link that you can scan with your smartphone. The link could take you to a website, start a file download, or open an app on your phone to take an action, like adding an event to your calendar. QR codes are fun, easy, and alluring because they can be placed on anything from business cards to a bag of chips.![]()
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How Can Cybercriminals Use QR Codes?![]()
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Unfortunately, since a QR code is nothing more than a fancy-looking link, cybercriminals can use them just like they would use a link in a phishing email. There are many free websites that allow you to create your own QR code that links to anything you choose. This means that the bad guys can create a QR code that links to a malicious website or downloads malware onto your device. Once they have created their malicious QR code, it can be emailed, posted to social media, printed out on flyers, or even made into stickers and placed on top of legitimate QR codes.![]()
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Follow these tips to stay safe when scanning QR codes:![]()
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• Never scan a QR code from an unknown or untrustworthy source. Did you receive a random, anonymous flyer claiming you could win the latest iPhone if you scan the code? Don’t trust it!![]()
• When scanning a QR code, be sure to use a scanner app that provides a preview of the destination. This feature gives you a chance to review the URL and decide if the QR code is safe.![]()
• If you scan a QR code and the URL looks cryptic, or the website requires a login, or the site is unrelated to what you scanned, close out of your browser immediately.![]()
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Source: knowbe4.com