LoginPhone scam targets home workers
The latest scam involves criminals posing as BT Openreach staff
Posted 15 February 2021 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|National
UPDATES: Fraudsters are targeting people working from home by posing as internet providers and persuading victims to install remote-access software. Learn how the scam works and the warning signs that can prevent financial loss.
Scammers are targeting the public by posing as representatives of internet provider BT Openreach.
The scam involves the caller claiming there are issues with the recipient's internet connection and saying that they need to gain access to their computer to perform tests and fix it. The target is then asked to download an application called Teamviewer, enabling the scammer to gain remot...
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