Bogus computer technicians are targeting homes in south Kent,police have warned.
Fraudsters have called people in Folkestone and Deal to tell themtheir computers will be damaged beyond repair unless they hand overbank details for security software. They also pressurise victimsinto logging on to websites which give the crooks access to theirpersonal files.
Officers are investigating two calls in south Kent believed to bepart of a scam based in India.
Investigator Christopher Brawn said: "I urge computer users to bevigilant and ensure you have good online security.
"If you are suspicious about anyone claiming to be from Microsoftor your internet service provider, ask for their details and say youwill call them back.
"That will allow you to contact your ISP to find out if thecaller was genuine."
For more information about internet safety, visitgetsafeonline.org
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