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usonian

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9. Only for trusted support people.

Reply to Stargazer99 (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 10:38 AM

Sunday

Fake repair people pay for placement on Google and pretend to be "HP printer support" or other, and ask to share screens *by downloading remote access software*

(This happened to my ex) it was a disaster. Malware was loaded.

Of course, Microsoft Copilot does this all day long (captures your screen, passwords, boudoir photos and all) which is why one should avoid Google and Microsoft like poison.

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Has anyone had the experience on line asking to have access to visual of your computer? [View all] Stargazer99 Sunday OP

yes peasant one Sunday #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Sunday #2

Sure, all the time, BUT------ DFW Sunday #3

;-{)......Phishing Goonch Sunday #4

Yep. You're granting access to EVERYTHING on the computer. Liberal In Texas Sunday #8

Apple tech support, when I called them to resolve an issue, and they asked permission to do so. sop Sunday #5

Only work IT obamanut2012 Sunday #6

Yes. Apple support. I called THEM. marybourg Sunday #7

Only for trusted support people. usonian Sunday #9

Yes happy feet Sunday #10