FTC to Refund $25.5 Million to Victims of Tech Support Scam

Consumers deceived by Cyprus-based companies Restoro and Reimage will receive PayPal payments starting March 13.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing $25.5 million to over 736,000 victims of fraudulent tech support services provided by Restoro and Reimage.
The companies used deceptive pop-ups mimicking Microsoft Windows alerts to falsely claim users' computers were infected with viruses, prompting unnecessary purchases.
Victims paid between $27 and $58 for initial software, with follow-up sales calls pressuring them to spend hundreds more on unnecessary services.
The settlement, finalized in 2024, included a $26 million fine and barred the companies from misrepresenting their services in the future.
Eligible recipients have 30 days to redeem their PayPal payments, with further details available through the FTC's website or payment administrator.