Fake technical support calls are trying to get people to infect themselves with fake anti-virus software, keyloggers and remote control software. The average Canadian victim had $1560 USD stolen from their accounts. The calls seem to originate from overseas call centres, but often use caller ID numbers that appear to be local. These attacks arent just affecting Canadians, we have had reports from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States as well. It is important to apply the same skepticism to incoming phone calls as you would apply to unsolicited emails or strangers ringing your doorbell.”]