Around the Corner Tech

Meaning
Around the Corner Tech is a phrase used to describe difficult-to-understand and/or meaningless technical explanations. Often, these explanations are time-consuming, confusing, and difficult to understand. Although not currently a crime, "Around the Corner Tech" is considered by many to be unethical.

Examples
For instance, say Person A takes a computer to Person B for repair. Even though the computer can be easily repaired, Person B modifies unnecessary parts of the computer, therefore ramping up the bill. When Person A asks Person B why the Bill is so expensive, Person B will attempt to confuse Person A by using difficult to understand jargon or terminology. Person B will then hope that Person A will just give up and pay the bill. This is an example of an "Around the Corner Tech" explanation.

History
The phrase began when people began to question the explanations given by Around the Corner Tech scammers. The Scammers made people believe that they were always close to an understandable answer. These victims believed their answer was just "Around the Corner," yet they found that they had to keep going "Around the Corner" in an endless maze.

Targets for Around the Corner Tech
Senior citizens and the technically illiterate are prime targets for Around the Corner Tech. Since these people may have limited technical knowledge, they may be more wiling to accept the nonsense explanations that Scammers give as Around the Corner Tech.

How to fight Around the Corner Tech
When taking your items for technical repair, always ask for detailed explanations of exactly what needs to be done. Challenge any charges that appear to be unnecessary. Always bring a technically-savvy friend to help assist in assessing repair.

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