In today’s ever advancing digital landscape, technology never stops improving.
Unfortunately, as technology continues to advance, hackers and scammers do as well. Scams come in many different forms but all have the same objective: to steal your personal information. Within each section below, you will learn more about each type of scam, what to look out for, and what to do if your information is compromised.
Tax Season Scams
Every year, unfortunate taxpayers go to file their returns and are shocked to find that someone else has filed a fraudulent one in their name! Learn how to identify tax schemes to help keep your information safe and seek help in case of identity theft.
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Phone Scams
They might also call you on the telephone and claim to be from a legitimate company. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Learn these tips and tricks to avoid falling for the scam.
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Social Engineering Scam
Social engineering is the art of manipulating a victim into giving up confidential information. Scammers will impersonate your loved ones or play on your emotions in order to get what they want out of you.
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Imposter Scams
Scammers sometimes pretend to be government officials to get you to send them money. They might promise lottery winnings if you pay “taxes” or other fees, or they might threaten you with arrest or a lawsuit if you don’t pay a supposed debt. Regardless of their tactics, their goal is the same: to get you to send them money. Learn how to avoid these scams.
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Online Shopping Scams
The internet offers a convenience that is not available from any other shopping outlet. However, attackers who are able to obtain your online information may use it for their own financial gain, either by making purchases themselves or by selling the information to someone else.
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Account Error or Deposit Error Scam
Did you receive a call informing you that there is an error with a deposit or other transaction on your account? Hackers may have gained access to your online account through your own computer. In some cases, they will transfer money from a savings account to your checking account in order to convince you money has been deposited in error.
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Internet Romance/Friendship
Did you meet someone on social media or a dating website? Did you make plans to meet in person, but, for your new love, something always comes up. Then you get an urgent request. There's an emergency (a medical problem or a business crisis, perhaps), and your online companion needs you to wire money quickly.