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Leeds: Computer users are warned over scam
Computer users are at risk from a new cold calling scam that could leave them out of pocket.
People across the country have reported incidents of fraudsters getting in touch, pretending to be from computer software giant Microsoft, or an internet service provider, said Matt Bath of Which? Computing magazine.
Some victims have had their bank accounts emptied as a result of the con.
The scam works by making people think that their computer has a virus.
The "problem" is then fixed by a series of steps, which ends with the scammers being allowed remote access to the PC.
People are also asked to provide their credit card details in order to pay a fee for the repair.
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