Google, Facebook Unmask Tech Support Scams
Google, Facebook Unmask Tech Support Scams Google and Facebook are finding cunning scams in which shysters advertise 800 numbers for bogus tech support that typically leads to people giving up personal data and downloading malicious software. The companies described the schemes in thefirst reportpublished byTrustInAds.org, a nonprofit group launched this week by AOL, Facebook, Google and Twitter. The organization is dedicated to educating people about malicious Web advertisements and deceptive practices....