I'm reading this and the links to this and I notice "is there anything I can do?" Several times , yes, don't get into the mess I'm into begin with , if at all possible!! Don't answer calls you don't know, it's not worth it don't open attachments to anything, don't open or install anything that you didn't buy directly in store if at all possible and limit all wifi access. Think of it like wifi is opening your device to anyone who wants access no matter what security you have hackers will be able to crack it. & anytime you download anything hackers can hitch a ride, so don't download in strange areas because you don't know what is out there. Everything is connected today fridge talks to phone phone talks to stores and hackers talk to everyone on our behalf . It's not all about strangers in a foreign country either, to gain access it's much easier if they no everything about u like your own family who knows your moms maiden name, first grade teacher, etc then they can make money selling info or routing info overseas and back again through the internet.