Episode Details

A woman in Cumberland County fell victim to a slick tech scam after her computer froze with a fake Microsoft pop-up. Instead of calling the number, she searched online and connected with a convincing impersonator who claimed Microsoft sent her money—and she needed to return it. He gained remote access, manipulated her accounts, and tricked her into buying gift cards to “pay back” the fake debt. She lost nearly $2,000 before realizing something was off—only to find the money already gone. Her bank denied her claim, saying transactions looked authorized, and the scam even damaged her credit score. Police are investigating. Key takeaway: never trust search results for tech support, never give remote access, and gift cards are a huge red flag. If you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank and police immediately.

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