Tech & Digital Scams

Ransomware Scam

What is this scam?

Demands for payment to unlock supposedly compromised devices.

Warning Signs

•Locked device screens, demands for payment, threats of data loss, requests for gift cards or wire transfer

What to Do

✓Don't pay. Restart your device in safe mode. Run antivirus software. Report to FBI IC3. Consult a tech professional.

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