10/06/2026
Scammers are getting better at looking official. A pop-up with a phone number, a call from your "bank," a text about a problem with your account. Each can lead to the same request: install this program or read me this code.
Once someone has remote access to your computer or phone, your email, your bank, and your investment accounts are within reach.
The FBI reported $20.9 billion in internet crime losses in 2025, and tech support fraud alone made up $2.1 billion of it.
A few habits help:
- Be wary of any contact you did not ask for, especially when it feels urgent.
- Do not install software or share a code because someone told you to.
- Hang up, then call the company back using a number you already know is real.
If you think you may have been targeted, act quickly. Our article covers the warning signs and what to do next: link in the comments