![]() “Quite honestly with COVID, people have gotten even more comfortable with people having ‘remote access’ to their computers,” said Chris Pierson, CEO of cybersecurity company BlackCloak. What Tripp did not realize at the time was she gave scammers access to her computer through remote control software called “AnyDesk.”Ĭybersecurity experts said these types of scams have been going on for years, but the pandemic has increased its popularity. In reality, there was no real Amazon email and no iPhone purchase. Tripp said he sounded “very professional.” She called the number and said the man on the other end told her there was an error and the money would be put back in her account. “There was a phone number to call for Amazon.” “There was a charge on Amazon for an iPhone and I knew it wasn't my charge,” Tripp said. Vicki Tripp said her life changed because of an email she thought came from Amazon. CARLSBAD (KGTV) - A senior living in the North County said she lost her life savings due to an elaborate internet scam where she may have unknowingly given the thief access to her bank accounts.Įxperts said the crooks are getting more creative, not only targeting the elderly, but ultimately anyone who uses popular sites like Amazon.
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