Tech Support Scam news and trends

FTC Sending $610,000 in Refunds to Tech Support Scam Victims
Security & Fraud // February 08, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending refunds to consumers who lost money in a tech support scam facilitated by payment processor Nexway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

FTC Says Proposed Consent Decree Prohibits Nexway From Helping Scammers
Security & Fraud // April 17, 2023

A proposed consent decree will prohibit Nexway from providing credit card laundering for tech support scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Victims Of Tech Support Scam To Get Refunds From FTC
Security & Fraud // February 11, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission said it will send refund checks to people who were victims of a tech support scam. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Microsoft Warns Against New Advanced Tech Support Scam
Fraud Attack // March 06, 2017

Microsoft Malware Protection Center Blog is warning PC users about a new, convincing tech support scam that can cost users money in unnecessary repairs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Paddle to Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations

June 16, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (June 16) that Paddle.com Market Limited and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, will pay $5 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the organizations processed payments for deceptive tech-support schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

FTC Sending $610,000 in Refunds to Tech Support Scam Victims

February 08, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending refunds to consumers who lost money in a tech support scam facilitated by payment processor Nexway. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

FTC Says Proposed Consent Decree Prohibits Nexway From Helping Scammers

April 17, 2023
A proposed consent decree will prohibit Nexway from providing credit card laundering for tech support scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Victims Of Tech Support Scam To Get Refunds From FTC

February 11, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission said it will send refund checks to people who were victims of a tech support scam. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...