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
Beware of criminals pretending to be WHO
Hackers and cyber scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by sending fraudulent email and WhatsApp messages that attempt to trick you into clicking on malicious links or opening attachments. Learn More
Working remote due to the coronavirus? These 7 tips will help keep your connections secure
The novel coronavirus is changing the daily habits of millions of people globally, including where they work. Many employers are telling their employees — or offering them the option — to work from home. Learn More
BBB Scam Alert: “Mandatory” COVID-19 Test Texts are a Scam
The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers. First it was fake masks, then fake government grants, and now it’s a fake COVID-19 tests. In the past few days, BBB Scam Tracker (BBB.org/ScamTracker) has gotten numerous reports of phony text messages claiming to be from a government agency. Learn More
Coronavirus Scams to Watch Out For
Fraudsters of all stripes are taking advantage of the coronavirus scare, and some of their scams are a direct threat to banks and their customers. Learn More
