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Tech-support scams that turn an alarming pop-up into remote access | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Tech-support scams often begin with a frightening warning and end with the victim granting remote control of the computer. FTC cases show how scammers use fake diagnoses, familiar company names, and remote-access tools to convert fear into access and payment.

Shopping refunds used as a pretext to obtain remote access | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Refund scams exploit a plausible reason to cooperate with support staff, then introduce a request that does not belong in an ordinary refund: remote access to the customer's computer.