Warning from Local Police: Microsoft scam hack costs 2 residents thousands of dollars

Warning from Local Police: Microsoft scam hack costs 2 residents thousands of dollars

The Asheville Police Department is warning residents about a sophisticated fraud scam in which suspects impersonate Microsoft employees after hacking victims’ personal computers. The scam has already defrauded two residents in the Asheville area, resulting in losses of $50,000. The suspects send a “Microsoft employee” to the victim’s house to collect money in person, exploiting … Read more