Recently, the FBI issued an advisory warning about a sharp increase in the number of reported victims of online shopping scams. According to data compiled by the FTC, the last few months have seen more scam reports over the past few months than they've ever had reported. In some ways, this is not a great surprise. On the heels of the pandemic … [Read more...] about Online Shoppers Are Seeing An Increase In Scams
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Another IRS Phishing Campaign To Watch Out For
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning that all taxpayers should be aware of. The agency has received a growing number of reports concerning unsolicited email messages bearing the subject lines: Electronic Tax Return ReminderAutomatic Income Tax Reminder These messages are not from the IRS, but rather, from spammers trying … [Read more...] about Another IRS Phishing Campaign To Watch Out For
Latest Scam Involves People’s Social Security Numbers
There's a new scam making the rounds, and it's a particularly nasty one involving your social security number. Here's how it works: You may get a robocall seemingly from the government, claiming that there's a problem with your Social Security number. The call also states that your account has been flagged for suspected fraudulent … [Read more...] about Latest Scam Involves People’s Social Security Numbers
Social Media Is Big Business For Criminals
The rise of Social Media has been a game changer for businesses around the world, creating opportunities for customer engagement that were previously unimaginable. Unfortunately, business owners aren't the only ones reaping the benefits of Social Media. The hackers of the world are in on the game too, and for them, Social Media … [Read more...] about Social Media Is Big Business For Criminals
