Hawking in a winter wonderland
If you’re spending some of your hard-earned money online, make sure you know where it’s going. Because it’s pretty easy for scammers to put up a fake website that looks a lot like a real one. A scam website may show up in your search results, or scammers may send you a phishing email that […]
How to protect yourself from gift card scams
Gift cards are always a handy option as a holiday present, especially these days when you may not be able to see family and friends in person. But gift cards are also an easy target for cybercriminals to exploit. Learn More
Package delivery scams
According to reports from the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau, scammers are increasing their use of the fake package delivery scam. In a typical scam of this type, consumers receive a text message, email, or phone call informing them that they have a package waiting for them or that the delivery service (e.g., FedEx, UPS, or USPS) was unable to deliver a […]
Gen Z students should beware scammers preying on back-to-school shoppers
As the calendar turns to September, millions of Gen Z’ers are headed back to school. With COVID-19 still a huge concern, “back to school” means a variety of things this year: traditional in-person classes, all-virtual classes, or hybrid models of the two. Regardless of what the first day of school looks like, chances are that getting new clothes for first-day-of-school photos is on the to-do list. Advocates are warning, […]
What to do when you (and your kids) are online at home
If you have kids in school, there’s a good chance they’re kicking off their school year…in your living room. All the while, you might be working away, yourself, in some carved out corner at home. Read More
Fake emails about fake money from a fake COVID-19 fund
Because of COVID-19, unemployment rates are high and many people’s cash flows are low. Scammers view these as ripe conditions to strike. They’ll stop at nothing — not even a pandemic — to trick you into sharing your personal or financial information. Learn More
COVID-19 Scams Targeting College Students
Hey college students: even though you’re likely far from campus, scammers are still trying to find you. Maybe you or your friends have gotten an email claiming to be from the “Financial Department” of your university. The email tells you to click on a link to get a message about your COVID-19 economic stimulus check […]
Top 5 ways fraudsters try to steal your information
Cybercriminals are counting on us to be distracted and let our guard down. If we do, they can trick us into handing over our personal or financial information using one of their favorite tactics – phishing. Learn More
Would You Have Fallen for This Phone Scam?
You may have heard that today’s phone fraudsters like to use caller ID spoofing services to make their scam calls seem more believable. But you probably didn’t know that these fraudsters also can use caller ID spoofing to trick your bank into giving up information about recent transactions on your account. Learn More
U. S. Postal Inspection Service Addresses Scams
Although most Americans are sheltering at home to avoid the Coronavirus, staying home won’t insulate them from being targets of scammers. Stay up to date on the latest Coronavirus scams by visiting www.uspis.gov/coronavirus. U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Economic Impact Payment Scam PSA U.S. Postal Inspection Service – COVID Scams PSA
