Retired network engineer in Toronto and a long-time reader. Likes a tidy thread.
Another thing that keeps coming up is the so-called Windows support call scam. The pattern is usually the same: a pop-up or message says there is a serious problem, then pushes you to call someone right away. If you spot one, what do you do first: close the browser, check Task Manager, or just ignore it?
One thing that keeps coming up is fake Windows alerts that say your PC is infected and push you to call a number. The usual pattern is the same: browser page, loud message, and pressure to act fast. I’m curious how others handle it on a family PC without making a mess of the browser settings.
