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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHas anyone had the experience on line asking to have access to visual of your computer?
peasant one
(169 posts)I have when I called apple about problem they asked for a visual. Don't know why but I did and it was fine but it has been years ago.
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DFW
(59,909 posts)That is ONLY when my head office in Dallas needs to troubleshoot, due regular security updates, or allow me to install drivers or replace my password, which is regularly a couple of times a year.
Other than that? It's something I'd never allow, although I'm sure it's attempted (and probably accomplished) without my knowledge.
Goonch
(4,452 posts)
Liberal In Texas
(16,127 posts)I would only do it if I knew the person. Like my wife. Which is the only time I've done it.
sop
(18,024 posts)obamanut2012
(29,278 posts)marybourg
(13,602 posts)Also Google support on my phone, which has NO financial info.
usonian
(24,260 posts)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.
