Topic: Computer Repair Scam

The Hamilton Police Service has received numerous reports of a telephone scam where the fraudster gains access to the victim’s personal home computer. The victim receives a phone call from an alleged Microsoft technician telling the person that there is a problem with their computer; usually told it is a virus. For more details link here Telephone-scam to the Police Media Release.
Media Inquiries:
Sgt. Terri-Lynn Collings
Hamilton Police Service
Media Relations
905-546-4901
Posted by FEL
at 12:01 AM EDT
Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012 3:54 PM EDT