Typosquatting: The Newest Scam

What is Typosquatting? The newest cybercrime to watch out for is typosquatting. It's also called URL hijacking. It's when hackers buy domain names that are just slightly misspelled from their real counterparts. Fraudsters build a completely fake website under the domain name they bought, tricking unsuspecting visitors into giving up sensitive information. Visitors end up [...]

Protect Yourself from SIM Swapping Scams

In today’s technology-driven society, people rely more and more on mobile devices to perform daily tasks. While mobile devices make your life more convenient, they also open you up to the possibility of fraud. SIM swapping is one of the newest scams. This latest type of fraud affects access to your mobile phone and can [...]

2022-09-27T12:29:20-04:00October 20th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Tax Scams You Need to Know About

Each year the IRS releases a list of tax scams that are currently going around. The number of different scams seems to steadily increase each year. Fraudsters are becoming more proficient in their targeting methods. This year, there is more for taxpayers to be mindful of with COVID-19 and economic impact payments setting the stage [...]

2022-02-16T10:32:15-04:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

10 Things to Do If You Have a Lost Wallet

You don't think it will ever happen to you — and then it does. You have a lost wallet. One minute you're walking around with your wallet securely in your pocket, and then next, it's gone. And you didn't even realize it was missing until it came time for you to pay for something. [...]

2021-10-20T12:57:26-04:00November 26th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |

Monitor Your Free Credit Report During COVID-19

Free Credit Report Available for 1 Year! The world is a different place than it was a few months ago. Many people are working from home and are unsure about what the future holds. Unfortunately, as many people face financial uncertainty, there are plenty of others who are willing to prey on these worries. [...]

2021-02-24T11:58:26-04:00May 14th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

How to Spot Sneaky Tech Support Scams

Computer on the brink? Careful who you contact to fix it! The FTC is warning of a surge in tech support scams, many of which can be difficult to spot.  In a recent widespread scam, a company that called itself Elite IT Partners, Inc., purchased keywords on Google so they showed up in searches [...]

2021-02-18T16:12:10-04:00May 31st, 2019|Categories: Fraud Prevention|Tags: , , , , , |
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