[WestwardHo]

* They tell the victim they can help and direct them to a website that then allows the scammers to take remote control of the computer.

Is it possible for “them” to take control if my internet connection is satelite?

I’m asking because I would like my computer whiz son to take control of my computer to fix some things, but he can’t because of the satelite.

[smokingfrog]

It's theoretically possible, but might be very difficult with a satellite connection due to latency. Have you ever tried to use something like GoToMyPC or PC Anywhere?