Beware of Technical Support Scam! Indian-American fleeced 7,000 people; Protect yourself, check these 5 points

tech.hindustantimes.com:

Indian American Manoj Yadav faces wire fraud charges for a technical support scam that victimized over 7,000 individuals, defrauding them of $13 million. Yadav deceived victims into believing they were dealing with a legitimate tech support company affiliated with a major IT firm. The FBI underscores the seriousness of this issue as it has a potential 20-year prison term and hefty fines. FBI highlighted the fact that tech support scam threat has increased hugely. Check out the key highlights of the case as revealed by PTI.

Yadav has been arrested in New Jersey, USA, on charges related to a technical support scam.

1. Stay Vigilant: Verify, verify, verify. Do not take it for granted that the person at the end of the phone line you are speaking to is a company executive. Always verify their claims. Ultimately, your actions to avoid these scams will decide whether you fall victim or not.

2. Never Click Unknown Links: If you receive unexpected emails or messages that seem unusual, be cautious. Approach them skeptically. Avoid clicking on links from sources you don't know. These could lead you to potentially harmful websites or downloads and also uninstall any applications that scammers have asked you to install immediately.

3. Safeguard Personal Data: Never give crucial information to unknown callers, especially if they're asking for it over the phone or through texts.

4. Confirm Requests: Always verify requests, especially if they involve sensitive actions or information. If you're unsure, reach out to the organization or person directly through trustworthy means to confirm the legitimacy of the request.

5. Act Quickly: If you suspect a scam or phishing attempt, act fast. Apply all security updates as soon as they are available,