With the 2020 tax season upon us, scammers and fraudsters are out in full force. Individuals and groups all over the world are hard at work trying to steal millions of dollars from taxpayers and the U.S. government. With the exchange of so much private information and money, tax scammers …
Read MoreMicrosoft recently announced that it will discontinue its support for Windows 7 effective on January 14, 2020. While it’s not uncommon for tech companies to move on from older operating systems, it does allow cybercriminals an opportunity to trick users into thinking they need to renew their license. Continue reading …
Read MoreAfter authorities learned that at least three victims lost thousands of dollars in a recent phone scam, police in Summit County, Utah issued a warning to local residents: Beware of phone calls in which the caller is impersonating a law enforcement officer. Missed Jury Duty Phone Scam The Summit County …
Read MoreHave you ever taken a look at your phone bill, only to have your brain explode shortly after? There’s no shame in admitting this. Phone bills are a confusing mess. In fact, most people pay their bills via auto-draft just so they don’t have to look at it. However, there …
Read MoreA scammer operating through Facebook has defrauded two Wisconsin residents for over $7,000, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. The scammer used Facebook to encourage an older man to purchase Walmart gift cards in order to pay for “processing fees” for an AARP grant. Another scam involved a cellphone …
Read MoreThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has recently released a statement warning Michigan citizens of a phone scam that threatens to arrest residents if a fine isn’t paid for missing their jury duty appointment. The Sheriff’s Department has advised anyone who feels they have been contacted by a scam artist to …
Read MoreSenior citizens are often the target of phone scams designed to extort them of their retirement money or savings funds through fear tactics and threats. These grandpa or grandma scams aim to take advantage of vulnerable seniors by posing as legitimate organizations requesting payments for fake services or to help …
Read MoreScam artists are getting mighty clever when it comes to spoofing legitimate phone numbers in order to trick the general public out of money or private information. What was once easy to recognize has become more difficult over the years as scammers have begun to perfect the art of phone …
Read MoreScammers are spoofing Apple Support numbers in order to gain access to iPhone customers’ iCloud accounts. The scam number displays the Apple logo to give the appearance that the customer support rep is a legitimate Apple employee. The scammer will ask for login credentials and a password. Avoiding Apple Support …
Read MoreUtility phone scams have been ramping up in Long Island, NY, and Charleston, WV. Although these two areas have been targeted, all customers nearby should be on high alert. Scammers will spoof business phone numbers of local utility providers in order to pose as representatives collecting past-due amounts and meter …
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