Microsoft and Amazon are teaming up with law enforcement and India's Central Bureau of Investigation to combat tech support scam calls.

Around 76 locations were raided in India as part of a crackdown on phony tech support scam calls::Microsoft and Amazon are teaming up with law enforcement and India’s Central Bureau of Investigation to combat tech support scam calls.

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    India has been cracking down on tech support scammers in an effort to “combat and dismantle” finance-related cyber crime, officials announced on Thursday.

    Now, Amazon and Microsoft are teaming up with CBI and international law enforcement in an effort to cut down on the calls.

    Law enforcement seized 32 phones, 48 laptops and hard discs, and 33 SIM cards and froze several bank accounts amid the raid of the 76 locations, according to CBI.

    The FBI estimates that in 2022, over 32,000 people were targeted by tech and customer support scams, with over $800 million in losses.

    Ensuring that you and your loved ones are aware of the warning signs of a scam call or phishing email or text can help them avoid being tricked into handing away sensitive information.

    He also said that pop-up messages from reputable companies won’t include a phone number that you need to call to get help.

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