Scam Warning

Sunday, 19 December 2010 13:39

Both Far North CIH and Taranaki CIH have reported incidents of an over-the-phone scam.

There have been recent calls to CIH participants and other homes over the past weeks, advising families that they have problems with their PC. The caller can seem quite convincing to those who do not know much about computers and go on to say that he/she can fix the families PC remotely. The caller asks for a credit card number. This is of course a SCAM.

To all our whanau under Computers in Homes, please be aware of these scams, and be very careful (in any circumstances) when giving credit card details over the phone. Do not take these phone calls or give out any of your personal information. Spread the word to your family and friends. If you have any problems, please contact your CIH coordinator.