Online fraud and phone scams are a continuous threat in today’s virtual world. The Coronavirus pandemic has encouraged everyone to adapt to new technologies as a means for staying connected. However, users should be cautious about who is really on the other end of the screen or phone. Some scams target older adults by posing
Posted ByKnow how to identify an unemployment scam If you haven’t been a victim, but want to prevent becoming one, it is important to know the signs of an unemployment scam. There are never fees for filing for unemployment, so if you’re prompted to pay one, do not continue. If you receive communications regarding unemployment insurance
Posted ByIf you’re a little worried about your credit report and identity theft in the midst of recent data breaches, we don’t blame you! The good news is there are several ways you can protect yourself and your hard-earned credit score. One action you can take is to freeze, lock, or put a fraud alert on your credit — but what are the differences amongst the 3 options?
Posted ByPreventing fraud should be a high priority for everyone. Cyber criminals exploit our increasing reliance on technology. Methods used to compromise a victim’s identity or login credentials — such as malware, phishing, and social engineering — are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to spot. A fraudster’s goal is to obtain information to access your accounts
Posted ByThe FBI has an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) where you can file Internet crime complaints (including Ransomware complaints), find internet crime prevention tips, read consumer fraud alerts, and learn about current and ongoing Internet trends and schemes identified by IC3. Their mission statement is: “To provide the public with a reliable and convenient reporting
Posted ByThe FBI recently posted a Public Service Announcement about the increased use of mobile banking apps. They anticipate that cyber criminals may take advantage of this to conduct attacks and scams through app-based faking trojans and fake banking apps.
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