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Scots cops warn over 'callous' Amazon scam where crooks take over your computer to nick details

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cops are warning about a 'callous' new Amazon scam by fraudsters to access computers and steal cash. Police in Glenrothes, Fife have had reports of locals being targeted by phone with 'well-rehearsed' criminals giving convincing performances pretending to be from the online shopping giant.

In the same the caller pretends to be from Amazon, and they claim that either your subscription is due for renewal, or they are looking for a payment.

The crooks then ask the victim to visit a website and download software or an app to check their account.But downloading this will give the scammers access to your computer, where they could potentially access personal information and banking details.Other reports include one from callers purporting to be.

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