SIMULATION 10 — TECH SUPPORT FRAUD
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TECH
SUPPORT
SCAM
The popup is fake. The damage is real.
Tech support scams stole $924 million from Americans in 2023. The median victim is 60 years old. The median loss: $2,500.
You're reading the news. A fake "sponsored" security alert takes over your screen. The countdown starts. Experience the full scam — the popup, the call, the Event Viewer trick, the remote access, and the gift card demand.