Police are warning people to be wary after reports of a hoax caller claiming to be from Microsoft.
The scammer - who claims to be from New York - tells people they have a virus and then asks them to do various things to their computer to fix it.
Officers are warning that callers 'only have one goal' and that's to obtain personal details and commit crime.
They're urging people not to give out personal information to people you don't know, no matter how genuine they sound.
Students urged to get meningitis jabs
Young people are being urged to get vaccinated against a strain of meningitis before going into further education.
MHK queries number waiting for public housing
How many people are currently waiting for public housing?
King to visit Island today
Douglas is preparing to welcome King Charles this morning.
Warning over parking suspensions for King's visit
Police are warning anyone parking where they shouldn't before the King's visit tomorrow may find their car towed away.
Peel residents outraged over toxic powder spread near young gull
Residents in Peel say they've contacted police after toxic powder was spread along a street to discourage seagulls.
Commissioners tackle beach rubbish after online criticism
Ramsey commissioners say they've listened to public criticisms about litter and bins at one of the town's beaches.
This year's bookings will be honoured, says closing venue
A hospitality business in Douglas says it'll shut down at the end of this year.
Noel tackles charity car wash for Autism Initiatives
Noel Edmonds has been showing off his car-washing chops, to raise money for a good cause.
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