Friday, June 17, 2011

Microsoft Warns of Internet Phone Scam


Internet phishers have turned to making actual phone calls to potential victims in order to steal hard-earned cash.

Thursday Microsoft said that there's an emerging form of Internet fraud that is costing victims an average of $875 USD. But unlike the typical phishing hooks that arrive via email and lead to identity-stealing malware, these scammers are making it personal by contacting consumers directly by phone, posing as computer security engineers.