PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Police warn that scammers are tricking seniors with deceptive computer pop-ups, posing as federal agents and convincing them to give up tens of thousands of dollars to ...

CHARLOTTE — Maybe it’s happened to you. You’re working on your computer when, all of a sudden, there’s a pop-up. A strange voice then offers to help, but that could be when the real danger starts.

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — After a New Castle man lost almost $19,000 in a technical support scam, Pennsylvania State Police are advising the public on what to look out for so they can avoid falling victim to ...

In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to be on the receiving end of some unsolicited and potentially malicious online advice. Take, for instance, the concern raised by "Barbara," who reached out ...

DAYTON — Criminals impersonating computer anti-virus programs are using scary tactics to gain access to your information and money. News Center 7 Consumer Adviser Clark Howard warns never to click on ...

Pop-ups on your computer can be a sign of a malware infection, in some cases. (Photo: Getty) When you run across a pop-up on your favorite website, it's admittedly annoying. Still, you can easily ...

ROACH HAS HAD A SPOT THIS SCAM IN THIS CASE A 71 YEAR OLD LANCASTER COUNTY MAN LOST TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AFTER GETTING A POP UP MESSAGE ON HIS COMPUTER. ACCORDING TO STATE POLICE, THE MESSAGE ...

Recently, a woman named Jean sent me an email, saying she was embarrassed to have fallen for a scam. “As much warning as I’ve had, I had a lapse of judgment and fell into this scheme in which a ...