A years-long scam that began with fake Windows pop-ups ends with PayPal payments

The Federal Trade Commission will pay more than $25.5 million to Windows users deceived by a scam that convinced them to buy so-called “computer repair” software.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/restoro-scam-25-million-payments

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