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Beware of the "View & Sign Completed Document" Email Scam Jan 20, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #voice #phone #scams #fraud #tips #emails A growing email scam tricks recipients into clicking on malicious links by claiming you need to "view and sign" a document. Recently, a BCT member received an urgent email from DocuSign that appeared to come from BCT, making the scam even more convincing. These emails often look legitimate,... Full Article
Unexpected Package? How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Brushing Scams Jan 6, 2025 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #ftc-article #package You check your front door and find a surprise package waiting for you to open. For a moment, you realize you haven’t ordered anything. But when you open the mystery package, you find a “luxury” item, like a ring, beauty product, or even a Bluetooth speaker. What seems like a free gift might... Full Article
How to Avoid Gift Card Scams This Holiday Season Dec 20, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #tips #holidays #ftc-article Did you buy any gift cards for the holidays? Next time you buy one, take caution ! Scammers are stealing numbers and PINs from gift cards before you even purchase them. They don’t need the physical card to access the funds you load onto it.   Scammers might remove the protective... Full Article
Fake Password Resets Scam Dec 4, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #security #emails #support #tips One common tactic used by scammers is sending fake password reset messages. While this type of attack isn't new, it remains widespread because it is so effective.   In these attacks, scammers may call you or send phishing emails or texts claiming that you need to reset your password or... Full Article
Stay Safe from Holiday Scams Nov 12, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez #scams #fraud #holidays #onlineshopping #security Stay Safe from Holiday Scams The holiday season brings more online shopping, making it a prime time for scammers. Here's how to protect yourself: Watch Out for Fake Websites and Apps Scammers often create fake websites and apps that look like trusted retailers. These sites steal your payment... Full Article
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips Nov 6, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #fraud #holidays #online shopping #education Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner, with many deals already active. We wanted to share some safety tips for holiday shopping this season. Consider using a credit card when making purchases if you can, especially with online shopping. Credit cards offer more security... Full Article
Only Scammers Ask You to Pay for Services with a Gift Card Oct 21, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #scams #fraud Has anyone asked you to pay a bill or a fine with a gift card? If this seems unusual, it's because it's a scam. No real business or government agency will ever tell you that you need to pay with a gift card. Generally, these sorts of scams begin with a phone call, text message, email, or social... Full Article
Student Loan Forgiveness Scam Sep 25, 2024 | posted by Lily Chavez #education #scams #ftc-article #fraud As back-to-school season begins, those with federal loans may have received a legitimate email from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about loan forgiveness. However, it's important to be cautious, as not all such emails are genuine.   Only three official email addresses are... Full Article
FTC Scam Awareness: Five Ways to Keep Scammers and Hackers Away By By Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education Specialist Sep 25, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams #education #scams #ftc-article #fraud Courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Education Blog  We’re living in the data age. The things we do on our phones and computers, on our internet-enabled smart devices, and on websites leave a trail of our activities and our personal information. That personal information has... Full Article