FBI warns of 'Online file converter scam'

FBI Denver warns of online file converter scam

The FBI Denver Field Office is warning against a scam involving free online document converter software. In this scenario, criminals use seemingly harmless online document converter tools to load malware onto victims’ computers, including ransomware, to extract personal and banking information. “The best way to thwart these fraudsters is to educate people so they don’t fall victim to these fraudsters in the first place,” FBI Denver Special Agent…

Scammers are stealing personal information with online document converters, FBI warns

FBI Denver warns of scam document converting websites that steal information and infect devices with malware and viruses.

FBI warns of 'Online file converter scam'

CASPER, Wyo. — Another day, another scam to be made aware of. That’s exactly what The FBI Denver Field Office is doing, because a new scam has presented itself across the Rocky Mountain Region. That’s according to a release from the Denver FBI, which states that their office is seeing a scam involving free online document converter tools. In the scam, the criminals will use said document converter tools to load malware onto victims’ computers, l…

FBI warns of ‘Online file converter scam’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Another day, another scam to be made aware of. That’s exactly what The FBI Denver Field Office is doing, because a new scam has presented itself across the Rocky Mountain Region.That’s according to a release from the Denver FBI, which states that their office is seeing a scam involving free online document converter tools. In the scam, the criminals will use said document converter tools to load malware onto victims’ computers, …