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Scam alert: Beware the ‘There’s an issue with your bank account’ text message scam.

Posted on January 27, 2023

As you probably know, scammers love using phishing emails to trick people into handing over their personal information and the login info for their online accounts.

The thing is, scammers are targeting potential victims via their cell phones too.

In fact, there’s a major text message phishing scam going on right now that’s snagging a lot of victims because it’s so easy to fall for.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Secret Santa Gift Exchange’ Facebook scam

Posted on December 6, 2022

This year’s Christmas shopping season in now in full swing, and you know what that means…

Yep, the scammers are out in force on Facebook trying their best to scam innocent users out of their hard-earned money.

[Read more…]

Q&A: What does the term ‘Social Engineering’ mean?

Posted on October 29, 2022

Question from Lona F:  Hi, Rick. I have a really short question that I’d like to ask if you don’t mind.

What does the term “Social Engineering” mean? I keep hearing it but I don’t have a clue what it is.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Never supply your password in a phone call, email or text message

Posted on October 24, 2022

At least once or twice a month I’ll receive a frantic message from someone who has had one of their important accounts hacked after giving someone their password in a phone call, email or text message.

And truth be told, this should never, ever happen.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘AT&T Mailbox Upgrade’ scam

Posted on October 16, 2022

As you probably know, responding to a fraudulent phishing email is an easy way to fall victim to a hacker and have your important online account(s) compromised.

The latest recurring phishing scheme to start making the rounds again is targeting AT&T customers.

Although the wording of the fraudulent emails vary a bit, they all warn you that if you don’t click the link in the email and “update your mailbox” your AT&T email account will be closed.

Here’s an example of what you need to be on the lookout for: [Read more…]

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