A local bank says they are seeing an uptick in a computer-related fraud scheme.
NexTier Bank is warning about pop-up ads on computers alleging to be from Microsoft that say your computer is locked and that you need to contact the number on the screen.
If you call the number, the scammer will then try to convince the victim to give their bank account information.
NexTier says is you receive this pop-up ad, it is a scam and to not call the number.
