ALERT: South Yorkshire residents warned over computer software scam

Scammers are targeting South Yorkshire residents by demanding payments to install anti-virus software on their computers.
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Fraudsters are exploiting victims who are unfamiliar with activating or renewing antivirus software.

A spokesperson for Action Fraud said: "After buying brand new computers victims have reported being been unable to activate their antivirus software subscription, which led them to following links to fake antivirus websites.

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"After entering contact information, victims have been called by fraudsters who ask for payment to install the anti-virus. This method has also been used by fraudsters when victims have attempted to renew their antivirus subscription."

For more information about how to protect yourself against this scam visit www.actionfraud.police.uk