Texas Electric Company Warns of Scam Involving Losing Power
With the recent weather crisis in Texas, victims are afraid their power could be cut off. One electric utility company in Texas warns of scams that are threatening customers that their power will be cut off unless they pay ‘overdue bills’. Learn More
Scammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens
Scammers know you have questions about the special enrollment, and they’re taking advantage of that to mislead you. Learn More
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Target Resellers of Hacked Accounts
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter this week all took steps to crack down on users involved in trafficking hijacked user accounts across their platforms. Learn More
Could your email account be compromised?
Data breaches can seem like they have become a constant threat. Cybercriminals can try to steal not only your financial and personal information, but your passwords, too. Learn More
Stimulus payments for people, not nursing homes
If you, or someone you care about, lives in an assisted living facility or nursing home, read on. Because the bill funding the second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) has now been signed into law. The money — right now, $600 per person who qualifies — is being sent out over the next few […]
Email and Website Spoofing
Your privacy is important to us — don’t become a victim! As banking technologies evolve, so do the actions of the bad guys. It is important to be aware of the different scams that exist, so that you do not fall victim to phishing scams and email spoofing. What is Website Spoofing? Website spoofing is […]
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, […]
