HARTFORD, Ky. — The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a tech support scam making its way around the area.
According to Ohio County Sheriff Adam Wright, his office has received several calls about a tech support scam. The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has this information posted on its website about Tech Support Scams:
“Tech support scammers claim to provide Microsoft/Windows support for a virus that has been detected and request remote access to your computer to remove it. These scammers then lock your computer and demand money to restore access to your device. They may also use a pop-up box warning you of a technical issue and provide a phone number to call. Once consumers make contact, the scammer will request remote access to your computer and ask you to open banking websites and other sites that contain personal information. Kentuckians can avoid falling prey to these scams by remembering that companies like Microsoft will not call consumers in this manner. Never call a technical support company based on a number provided in a pop-up box. It is best to obtain support phone numbers directly from a legitimate company’s website.”
Wright reminds residents it’s important to share this information with family, friends and neighbors, especially the elderly since they are most often the target of these scams.
If you believe you have become a victim of this scam, or any other, contact the OCSO at 270-298-4444.