Virus Cleanup Services / Latest Online Scams
TOTAL MALWARE REMOVAL & PROTECTION
Malware Removal
We employ a unique malware & virus removal process, perfected over many years of virus elimination, to ensure that your system is cleaned up and running malware-free. After removing everything unnecessary, we offer a number of Internet security solutions based on your needs — many of which do not include any additional or yearly fees — including an adblocker to protect against future malware infestations.
macOS users rarely contract malware not because of Apple’s “Fort Knox levels of security,” but because viruses are written to infect the most possible users: 85% still use Windows. Even so, thanks to increased security, user education, along with an overall familiarity with the Internet – traditional malware is no longer as prevalent as it once was — even in Windows. A New Threat? Sadly, once it became harder to infect computers with malware, — scammers began targeting users pocketbooks directly — just as life always finds a way, online fraudsters have invented new and sinister methods to prey on potential victims…
Scammer Tactics
The scammer will often call potential victims directly – claiming to be from Microsoft or other large tech company. They use remote access software to access your computer, and at the very least will attempt to peddle unnecessary “cleanup utilities.” And if you don’t comply, prepare for the scammer to lock you out of your own system using a password only they know.
Thankfully, in such circumstances, data recovery of important files is possible.
Refund Scams
But that’s pretty tame compared to “refund scams” — Thousands of dollars disappear in moments — and they’ve found a way to make this practice completely untraceable. It starts out seemingly innocent with the scammer offering congratulates on receiving a “$500 refund.”
Once connected to the victim’s computer, the scammer accesses online banking. Instead of “transferring $500,” he “accidentally types too many zeroes, and actually transfers $5,000.”
They Prey on Empathy
This is made to look believable by temporarily blanking out the user’s screen while manipulating the inspect tool in Google Chrome. No real money was ever transferred by the scammer.
And now they prey on empathy. The scammer says that their “mistaken transfer” cannot be reversed.
These are generally their next words:
Once the scammer obtains the gift card redemption codes, their mission is complete, and their victim will never see that money again.
Attacks on Northern VA Residents
In 2020, one of our customers in Alexandria was scammed for $5,000 by an overseas refund scammer. This is happening to our family and neighbors who are either over-trusting or just don’t know any better. Even if you haven’t experienced any of the above, please educate those close to you about this ever-growing issue so that they won’t fall victim to these latest online threats.
Interested in some scammer justice?
Visit The Scammer Payback YouTube Channel
Visit The KitBoga YouTube Channel
Mount Vernon Computers removes malware, viruses, spyware, adware, ransomware, Trojan horses, rootkits, and other unwanted, unintended software.
703.635.4265
Drop off in Ft Hunt or Rose Hill
Onsite Sessions Available For All Small Business & Residential Customers.
In Relentless Pursuit of Customer Satisfaction
2004-2022 • View Our Privacy Policy
Cookie | Duration | Description |
---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
cookielawinfo-checbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |