Look Out For Bank Communications Spoofing
03/22/2023
Have you ever received a spoofing message? The FBI defines spoofing as "when someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number, or website URL--often just by changing one letter, symbol, or number-- to convince you that you are interacting with a trusted source." Some scammers choose to spoof the URLs of financial institutions when targeting consumers. Read on for more information about bank communications spoofing.
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Scams Can Come from the Most Unexpected Places: Guard Your Smart TV
03/15/2023
Most people look for scams on their phone and computer, but many don't think to be vigilant when it comes to their TVs. Smart TV scams can be just as damaging. It is important the public learns more about these types of scams and how to avoid them.
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Phony Prizes and Sales: Remain Alert
03/08/2023
Unfortunately for the everyday consumer, online shopping scams are only becoming more and more common. These scams can come from many sources such as, but not limited to: fake social media ads, scam giveaways, and fraudulent online listings. While we cannot list all the phony prize and sale scams, we can give you the tools to make smart online shopping decisions.
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Be Aware: Text Scams are on the Rise
03/01/2023
Many of us remember a world without text messaging, a world where a phone call, pager, or email was the way to contact people near or far. However, text messaging is now one of the main channels people and companies use to get in contact with you. Not only can loved ones across the globe instantly send you a message, but so can your favorite retailers and service providers. Unfortunately, it is just as easy for scammers.
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Know the Most Common Medicare Scams
02/22/2023
Medicare is a complex topic, and unfortunately, scammers take advantage of its complexity to steal your information. All Medicare recipients should be aware of the common Medicare scams and how to avoid them.
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