MCCALL, Idaho -- The McCall Police Department is sending out some tips about common scams circulating around that everyone should be aware of.

Tech support scams happen when a scammer calls pretending to be from a tech support company, claiming your computer has a virus or needs urgent repairs. The scammer will then ask for remote access to your computer or payment for services.

The McCall Police Department says legitimate tech support companies will not contact you unsolicited about technical issues. If you get a suspicious call, hang up and call the company directly through its official website.

Another common type of scam is lottery or prize scams. These scams involve a message claiming you won a large amount of money, a car or even a vacation. The scammer will then ask you to pay fe

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