Agassiz Computer Care

07/23/2024

*** SCAM ALERT ***
With the recent deployment of TELUS Fiber in our community the scammers have taken the opportunity to use this as a way to try and scam people. Please be aware to never let anyone you do not know access to your computer remotely. They will call and tell you that you are eligible for a credit and they will need you to access a special website to enter your details. DO NOT DO THIS. Just hang up on them. Please tell your friends especially the elderly to be very leery about giving out any details online/phone and never let any remote into thier computer.

06/05/2023

I see this all the time where people abandon their devices computers, laptops cell phones and tablets with drive and data still intact.
This exposes you to identity theft, as well as your sensitive data being put in the wrong hands. Deleting your data is not enough.

Agassiz Computer Care offers this service 100% FREE. We can accept all devices and make sure they are safely and securely wiped before taking them to be recycled properly.

05/23/2023

Facebook Account Hijack. I have been seeing this a bit more lately so I figured I would explain how it works so it doesnt happen to you.

It usually starts off by you getting a Friend Request from someone that is already a Facebook friend.
Next step is, they will message you stating that they were locked out of their account and need your assistance by sending you a code and asking for your phone number.

Don't ever give any codes or your phone number to anyone that you aren't sure is 100% your friend/relative.
An easy way to find out is ask them a question that you know they wont be able to answer properly. Such as if they don't have a dog, ask them they name of their dog. Or if you know they haven't been on a vacation then ask them about their trip to Hawaii. If they are your real friend they will know the real answer.

02/02/2023

12/24/2018

Merry Christmas to you all and have a safe and fun holiday season.

08/17/2017

If you get this email or webpage please remember it is 100% a scam. Microsoft will never call or ask you to call them.

07/10/2017

Just in case you were wondering if accepting a Facebook friend request from a stranger will provide hackers with access to your computer and online accounts. here is your answer. http://www.snopes.com/computer/internet/hackermail.asp

Accepting a Facebook friend request from a stranger will not provide hackers with access to your computer and online accounts.

02/07/2017

I am seeing lots of this again/still. Please be aware that Microsoft will never phone you and do not call the numbers in these popups they are a scam. As well never give remote access to your computer to anyone that you do not know. Make sure your parents and friends get this message it can literally save them hundreds of dollars as well as potential identity theft.

09/02/2016

There are many viruses running rampant right now , if you are not expecting a package then please do not open any emails from Fedex / DHL / UPS you may just end up loosing all of your files as they can be held ransom. This is not new but definitely seeing more of it. http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/07/wave-of-business-websites-hijacked-to-deliver-crypto-ransomware/

Sites exploited by SoakSoak bots give the gift of Crypt### malware.

03/02/2016

Please be aware of running outdated versions of Windows as well as outdated browsers and antivirus. Encryption viruses are going around again. These viruses lock your documents / pictures and many other files and hold them for ransom. There is no way to unlock your files without paying the ransom of upwards of $1000.