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Tech Support Scams — What They Look Like and How to Shut Them Down

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Since you are reading this I will assume that you’ve probably seen one of these:

A browser window suddenly claims your machine is infected with a virus or possessed by a hacker.
A phone call claiming to be from “Microsoft Support” or another recognizable company. An email says you’ve been charged for something you didn’t buy and to call immediately to be refunded or cancel the order.

These are tech support scams — and they’re still one of the most common fraud tactics in circulation. They don’t rely on sophisticated hacking. They rely on panic, urgency, and social engineering.

According to the FBI and the FTC, scammers use these methods because they consistently lead victims to grant remote access or make payments under pressure.

There is a recently identified security vulnerability in the Microsoft Notepad application included with Windows 11. Modern versions of Notepad allow formatted text features that support clickable links within documents. In certain situations, clicking one of these links could trigger harmful behavior, potentially leading to malicious software being downloaded or run.

This does not mean Notepad itself is dangerous — rather, attackers may try to exploit how links are handled when users open and interact with untrusted files.

Welcome

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Welcome to the Tech News section of FroJoe.Pro.

This area of the site is being developed as a practical resource for everyday technology users — a place to stay informed about scams and fraud threats that continue to target individuals, families, and small businesses, as well as to explore emerging technologies and tools that may affect how we work and live.

As this section grows, you can expect straightforward discussions on:

• Current scam trends and real-world warning signs
• Fraud prevention and digital safety practices
• New and evolving technologies worth understanding
• Practical insights into how Joe and Kayla’s services can support secure and reliable technology use

The goal here is simple: provide useful, grounded information that helps people make better decisions with the systems they rely on every day.

More content will be added soon.