

The scammers try to use Team Viewer and similar programs to access the computers of their "victims." But the remote access programs can only be used when the computer operator/owner agrees to give the third party access to the computer by providing the Microsoft only calls persons regarding computer issues when that person has initiated contact with Microsoft via MS We are hearing of "scammers" calling persons and claiming to be representatives of Microsoft who want to "fix" their computers. As Kosh said, Team Viewer has no "stealth" feature and you will know if Team Viewer is being Team Viewer can only be used when the computers are on and the responsible person/owner is using the computer or allowing a friend or tech to access the computer. It is a legitimate program used to help remotely identify and repair problems in computers.I have used it on occasion when I had no personal access to an "ailing" computer and the owners of the computers needed assistance. There are two versions - one installs in your computer as a program and the other is downloaded to the desktop where it can be accessed. Look in Control Panel and look for the icon on your desktop.
