Inoculate the household against the next call

    Block, verify, and brief the family — older relatives in particular are heavily targeted.

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    By Jordan Dickson · Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

    Updated June 2026 · 1 min read

    Tech-support scammers run the same script over and over. A short household briefing prevents most repeat hits.

    The one-line rule

    Microsoft, Apple, the ATO/IRS/HMRC and the police will never call you out of the blue about your computer or accounts. If they do, hang up and call the official number yourself.

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    Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.

    Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

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