Computer users have been warned about a new scam that has seen victims pay for scammers to fix made-up problems with their computers. Police are warning PC and laptop owners to be vigilant if they ...

Trading standards staff have won a landmark case after successfully prosecuting the man behind a Microsoft computer scam which tricks customers into paying for free anti-virus software. Crooks based ...

Scammers routinely impersonate Microsoft online. New research breaks down how the brand is used in phishing and why it still ...

Microsoft has revealed the results of a survey of computer users in 16 countries which asked if online scammers have attempted to con them. The results revealed that younger users, from the ...

The Microsoft tech support scam is a fraud that can target anyone with a computer. Pop-up messages urge you to call a number to sort out a supposed problem, with the scammers claiming to be Microsoft ...

Tech support scammers are often based in foreign countries, making it harder to stop them. But thanks to a tip from Microsoft and Amazon, officials in India shut down two tech support operations in ...

With all the Web-based hacking going on these days, the phone might seem like an antiquated option. But Microsoft on Thursday issued a warning about a scam that involves offers of phone-based tech ...

UPDATE: Microsoft has told TechRadar Pro that, following the report, it has taken action against the malicious advertiser. "In partnership with our advertising providers, we have removed this content ...

Tali writes about scams and consumer rights for Which? delving into fraud, technology and consumer rights topics to keep readers safe and empowered. Microsoft ending its support for Windows 10 PCs ...

Ruthless scammers have stolen $250,000 from a retired Australian couple after they accessed their home computer and helped themselves to their bank accounts. Joan and Edward Adams, in their 80s, said ...

Championing consumers since 1957, our team of over 150 expert researchers and editors test, investigate, and campaign to protect your rights and help you shop smarter Scam pop-ups are designed to ...

Microsoft is warning users of its popular Windows operating systems to be on the lookout for increasingly sophisticated scams that could end up being costly. The Redmond firm says it continues to be ...