RESCUECOM Featured in Shreveport Times Interview

RESCUECOM Provides Advice about Working Online

Anubhav Tagore
atagore@gannett.com:


If you're online, you're a target

QUESTION:

What does Rescuecom do?

ANSWER: Rescuecom is a national computer repair and support company. They can be on site in less than an hour in an emergency -- if your home computer, business network or any important technology crashes.

Q: When did the Shreveport franchise open?

A: The Shreveport franchise opened in April 2006.

Q: What's the contact information?



A:(703) 986-3233 and www.rescuecom.com. All calls and requests for service through the Web site are sent through the company's Syracuse, N.Y., headquarters. A live person answers calls 24/7.

Q: What type of identity theft does Rescuecom provide protection against?



A: About 12 percent of identity theft cases are traced back to online activity, although in almost half of identity theft cases, the origin cannot be traced. So we should assume this is happening more often than we know. Your identity can be stolen or compromised through several online activities, including using Wi-Fi hot spot or failing to have the proper anti-spyware installed on your computer.

Q: What can the individual do to be safe?A: These simple steps are critical in reducing your chances of being an online victim of identity theft.

DO:

  • Get a copy of your credit report, but save it to an external disk or other device.
  • Make sure you have the latest antivirus and anti-spyware programs on your computer.
  • Ensure you update your computer when Microsoft tells you it has new updates available and make sure your Windows updates are configured properly.
  • Password protect all your sensitive files.
  • Be cautious when using a Wi-Fi hot spot. Make sure you are on a secure network (usually paid or requiring a password).

DON'T:

  • Respond to any e-mails from your bank. If you think the e-mail is legitimate, call your bank's customer service number.
  • Send any personal information over a wireless network; avoid paying bills online at a hot spot.
  • Perform any financial transactions in a hot spot. Unless you know the Web site has an SSL-encrypted connection (look for the "lock icon" at the bottom right hand of the screen or the letter 's' after http), any financial transaction is a huge risk.
  • Let your antivirus software expire. An unprotected computer will be infected with a virus or spyware within about 15 seconds of being online.
  • Instant-message or talk to anyone online you've not met before. Social sites and instant messengers often are prime grounds for fraudsters and identity thieves posing as others.

Google Reviews

Carli Wittkowski
Carli Wittkowski
a week ago
Amazing service! This is my first time with Rescuecom and I am extremely pleased. Great Customer se
...Amazing service! This is my first time with Rescuecom and I am extremely pleased. Great Customer service and so very helpful. I would most definitely recommend. less
Karen Beller
Karen Beller
2 weeks ago
Rescuecom is excellent. I was scammed and Roy cleared my desktop. Excellent service and Roy was very
...Rescuecom is excellent. I was scammed and Roy cleared my desktop. Excellent service and Roy was very knowledgeable. Thank You. less
Robin Penick-Funderburk
Robin Penick-Funderburk
3 weeks ago
A hacker with the alias "DEATHRIDGE" entered a company Teams meeting via someone invited as a guest,
...A hacker with the alias "DEATHRIDGE" entered a company Teams meeting via someone invited as a guest, and started taking control of my computer and my life. They sent emails pretending to be me that really looked like they were coming from me. They tried to take control of our corporate bank accounts, added themselves as a user to my Microsoft account, and locked me out of my computer as my passwords no longer worked. My ability to run a telecom company ground to a halt, and all my company and personal information was at their fingertips. I felt so helpless, and I needed folks smarter than the hacker(s) to do battle for me. Our typical computer pros couldn't handle it, and neither could other "experts" I called. Lucky for me I called RESCUECOM, and they immediately got to work. They didn't complain though I was asking for help in the middle of the night, but immediately got to work and worked non-stop to restore everything and protect me going forward. The team at RESCUECOM are my knights in shining armor, and they're the absolute best! less
Krishna Kambhampati
Krishna Kambhampati
2 months ago
Roy was very helpful for fixing my booting issue. I called really late (10pm) and there was someone
...Roy was very helpful for fixing my booting issue. I called really late (10pm) and there was someone to answer my call. I would recommend them to anyone that needs tech support. less
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