Galway computer owners warned about bogus callers

Tuam area Councillor Peter Roche says that he was contacted by a man claiming to be from a well-known computer software company.Councillor Roche was told that his personal computer might be at risk of crashing.The bogus customer support caller then asked for Councillor Roche's personal details under the pretence of fixing his computer.However it transpired that the caller was actually trying hack it and Councillor Roche alerted Gardaí.People are being warned to be vigilant if they receive and unsolicited call from a supposed computer company.