
Do NOT call the number.
Do NOT give the people who answer remote access to your computer.
Do NOT pay them money for ‘tech support.’
This is a simple yet effective scam that has cost people in Beaufort County tens of thousands of dollars and continues to take money to this day.
What you SHOULD do is:
On a Windows computer, press Ctrl – Shift – Esc which will cause your task manager window to appear. Right-click on your web browser and select END TASK.
On a Mac, press Command – Option – Esc which will cause your force quit window to appear. Select your browser and then click FORCE QUIT.
As long as you don’t open the same page up when you restart your browser, you are more than likely good to go at this point.
As always, make sure you have an active and updated antivirus software loaded on your computer. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Eckrich Enterprises at 1-843-593-0131.