Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is alerting consumers about an increase in technical support scams in Nevada, involving unsolicited phone calls or pop-up computer messages warning of computer viruses. Consumers who fall victim to tech support scams can be charged hundreds of dollars to have the virus “diagnosed” and “removed,” and risk exposing their personal information to fraudsters. Consumers should be aware of the warning signs of this scam, and exercise caution before paying any fees associated with technical support solicitations.