As we approach the 2020 election, scammers are working hard for their own nefarious ends. The National Intelligence Agency revealed this week that foreign actors from Iran accessed public registration records to target voters with fraudulent emails. “We have already seen Iran sending spoofed emails designed to intimidate voters, incite …
Read MoreWith the Democratic primaries in full swing, each presidential hopeful is touring the United States, promising to improve the lives of its citizens – and most importantly, asking for financial contributions. It costs crazy amounts of money to launch and maintain a presidential campaign, so candidates depend on voter funds …
Read MoreJohn Ernest received a call one night last winter inquiring whether or not his father, Dean, who was living in a nursing home at the time, was experiencing any back pain. The person on the other end of the line, claiming he was calling on behalf of Medicare, offered John’s …
Read MoreEvery year, Amazon offers up some of its best deals on Prime Day. The shopping frenzy that ensues is like a mini-Black Friday, with customers competing to get the best prices. Unfortunately, Prime Day isn’t just a big deal for consumers–it’s an opportunity for scammers, too. Biggest Prime Day Ever? …
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about sitting down with an advisor to talk about your financial future, be cautious. Scammers who pose as financial advisors and credit counselors will steal your information–and clean out your accounts. Before you hand over any information, look for these red flags. And remember, trust your instincts! …
Read MoreThe election is just weeks away, and scammers are stepping up their efforts. It’s an ideal opportunity for phishing scams and other fraud. The Better Business Bureau, AARP, and the FBI have all issued warnings about the tactics these scammers are using to take advantage of people during the election. …
Read MoreIt seems like there’s a new fraud or scam every day. In fact, that’s not far from the truth. Not only are scams more numerous during the pandemic, but they’re also more sophisticated, too. Vishing: A New Kind of Cyber Threat Take vishing, for example. The FBI recently issued a …
Read MoreIf phishing is a scattershot attempt at tricking people into giving away personal information, then spear fishing is a laser-guided attack. In traditional phishing scams, the criminals might create fake ads on social media or send out an email to thousands of addresses in the hopes that a certain percentage …
Read MoreHave you ever used Instacart, the popular grocery shopping and delivery service? Your personal information might have been sold on the dark web. Although the company claims that they have not experienced a data breach, it appears that data from nearly 300,000 customers has popped up for sale. According to …
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Service is warning US taxpayers about a wave of scams this week. The IRS stated that scammers are “hard at work looking for ways to steal your personal information and your money.” Today is the revised tax deadline, following the initial grace period during the early stages …
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