Dossier
Tech Support Scams
Coverage of Tech Support Scams in the Nexus archive.
- Your tech support company runs scams. Stop—or disguise with more fraud?
Tech Live Connect, a tech support company, engaged in scams by deceiving customers with fake virus warnings and charging them for false repairs. Victims reported being conned by call center workers posing as Apple or Microsoft employees.
- Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans
The FBI's 2025 internet crime report reveals a 70% surge in identity theft losses for Americans aged 60 and older, totaling $48.5 million. Older adults face higher losses due to fraud targeting bank accounts, retirement funds, and investments, while other scams like investment fraud and business email compromise caused billions in losses globally.