Tech support scams are some of the evilest forms of hacks. In these scams, fraudsters contact victims and trick them into granting the scammer access to their computers. The crooks may reach out to people through a phone call. They’ll insist that the victims have a virus or another problem they’ve somehow detected from the company’s headquarters. Or, they’ll send …
Let’s explore when and how to use your debit card. How do you pay for your purchases? It may be instinct for you to pull out any piece of plastic without thinking, but your random card of choice might not be the safest way to pay. Credit and debit: How are they different? Appearances aside, your credit and debit cards …
A loan scam will target people who are in dire straits and who will do anything to get their hands on some cash. Once a loan scam has snagged a victim, they will have the borrower fill out an “application” with sensitive and personal information. The scammer will use the victim’s information to hack their accounts. Arm yourself with knowledge …
How many hours do you spend gaming online? Or better yet, how much money have you spent gaming online? Have you spent money on (or within) a game that started free? It happens all the time. Paying Customer How did you end up as a paying customer? Many free games come with certain caveats. Like ads or in-app purchases and …
The following information is from the Federal Trade Commission. For more information, including “Tips for Finding Legitimate Mystery Shopping Jobs,” we advise you to visit the FTC’s website. What is Mystery Shopping? Some retailers hire companies to evaluate the quality of service in their stores; they often use mystery shoppers to get the information. They instruct a mystery shopper to …
Data breaches are becoming more common. Because of this, we put together a quick Q&A to help answer your questions and provide you with instructions on what to do next. Q: What is a data breach? A: A data breach is when someone infiltrates a merchant’s network and steals customer information. This information includes name, address, social security number, …
It seems like there’s a new data leak or identity theft scams to be worried about every week. If you’re not informed, you risk becoming a victim. Sitting back and waiting for news about scams to come to you may not be enough. In an ever-changing security climate, you need to stay on top of new threats in personal information …
Scammers are everywhere in web-based commerce. You might think you’re safe using cash, but scammers wait in one location you can’t avoid: the ATM. ATM fraud is an old concern, but technological advances mean consumers need to be even more aware. Be cautious of the following: 1.) ATMs in weird locations Cash is convenient. While it’s tempting to use whatever …
