Clever ways to outsmart these tricky tech support scams
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October 18, 2022

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Tech help scam uses a name you know: the Geek Squad

Tech help scam uses a name you know: the Geek Squad

Scammers often impersonate well-known brands and services to earn their victims' trust. Geek Squad is a popular tech repair service owned by Best Buy, making it the perfect target. Cybercriminals are reaching out through email, phone, text and pop-ups to get your money and personal information. Here are five Geek Squad scams to watch out for.

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