Don’t allow anyone remote access for any reason – it gives scammers remote control of your computer which allows them to steal personal information, including passwords and banking information.
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Channel 5 Programme on Phone Scams and how to avoid them
They also talked about how vulnerable elderly people are – because they trust people. The advice to give your elderly relatives is to put the phone down and ring the company back from a known number.
How can I avoid scams?
Tips for avoiding scams: When you are looking for a website, do not type the website address in the bar at the top – type it into Google’s search bar instead. Google’s top result will be much more secure and valid.