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The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid itBy Alvaro Puig Dec 29, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds. If there’s one constant among scammers, it’s that they’re always coming up with new schemes, like the Google Voice verification scam. Have you heard about it? Here’s how it works.... |
’Tis the season for student loan scam callsBy Emily Wu Dec 15, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
If you have a federal student loan, you probably already know that the Coronavirus emergency relief program that has paused your payments is ending. Repayments will begin again after January 31, 2022. Scammers know it, too, and are looking for ways to take advantage: they’re calling, texting,... |
Child Tax Credit scammers are still reaching outBy Emily Wu Dec 8, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Many people have gotten their advance Child Tax Credit payments this year, but scammers are taking advantage of this new program to try to trick you out of money or information. They’re pretending to be the IRS, contacting people by phone, text, email, and social media — and sending people to... |
The Google Voice scamHow this verification code scam works and how to avoid itBy Alvaro Puig Nov 2, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
It’s Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds. If there’s one constant among scammers, it’s that they’re always coming up with new schemes, like the Google Voice verification scam. Have you heard about it? Here’s how it works.... |
Spot the pandemic scam: emergency broadband program impersonatorsBy Carly Johnson Oct 28, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams
Have you seen ads on social media that offer to “help” you sign up for a government program that will give you a “free” device and internet service in exchange for money or personal information? While there is a real government program to help people connect during the pandemic, there’s no... |
Amazon impersonators: what you need to knowBy Maria Mayo Oct 28, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams
Has Amazon contacted you to confirm a recent purchase you didn’t make or to tell you that your account has been hacked? According to the FTC’s new Data Spotlight , since July 2020, about one in three people who have reported a business impersonator scam say the scammer... |
Keeping older adults safe from scamsBy Bridget Small Oct 28, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams
As last week's annual report to Congress makes clear, the safety of older consumers in the marketplace is a priority for the FTC. Protecting Older Consumers 2020 – 2021: A Report of the Federal Trade Commission summarizes the agency’s ongoing law enforcement efforts, new research... |
Watch out for charity scamsBy Rosario Méndez Oct 28, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams
Every year, charity regulators from around the word get together to raise awareness about charity fraud. The FTC joins this effort again this year because it’s so important to know how to spot a charity scam. The more you know, the less likely you’ll donate to a bogus charity. Better yet, you’ll... |
'Suspicious Activity' Surge, As Scammers Impersonate AmazonPhone scammers claim to be from AmazonBy Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Jun 13, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams
Amazon scam calls have surged significantly over the past few months. Consumers are now regularly receiving anywhere between 100 million and 150 million robocalls per month from fraudsters claiming to be with Amazon, according to YouMail, which has a robocall blocking app. ... |
Hang up on auto warranty robocallsBy Emily Wu May 20, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Have you gotten a recorded phone message from “Susie” with the “Vehicle Service Department” calling about your vehicle warranty? That’s, like, so retro. But fanny packs, scrunchies, and tie dye are back — and so are vehicle warranty robocalls. It starts when you pick up a call and hear a... |
Stay Safe from Scammers. Visit the new BCT Scam Prevention PageMay 20, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams
Have you ever received a text message or an email that looks or feels a little suspicious? Maybe it came from an odd email or number you don’t know, or there are several misspelled words throughout. And why does a prince halfway across the globe want to give you his $100 million inheritance... |
Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’emFTC Consumer InformationMay 13, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Unwanted calls are annoying. They can feel like a constant interruption — and many are from scammers. Unfortunately, technology makes it easy for scammers to make millions of calls a day. So this week, as part of Older Americans Month, we’re talking about how to block unwanted calls — for... |
When it’s Not Really the Government CallingApr 20, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
Lots of people are having trouble sleeping, thanks to the pandemic and all the parts of our lives it’s affecting. And it doesn’t help when you get a call saying you owe the government money. Oh, and, they add, you’ll go to jail if you don’t pay up immediately. That’s a scam, and nothing to lose... |
Fake Price Offers Don't PayApr 19, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent
The pandemic has caused financial distress because of lost jobs, income, and homes, and emotional distress because of social isolation. This week, during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), we want your help to reach people who might be a bit cut off from their social network. The FTC... |
Fake Calls from Apple and AmazonDec 4, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
We are receiving reports from members about fake calls from Apple and Amazon trying to scam them. The FTC has an article out describing these scams and providing information on what you should do. For the most part, just hang up and ignore, but view the article from the FTC here for more... |
"Email Account" Scam AlertDec 4, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent
We are getting reports of members that are receiving email notifications from what looks like "BCT Support" that are fraudulent. The messages in general will say your "Email Account is near Capacity" or your "Inbox is full" and ask for your username, password or other personal information. BCT... |
SCAM ALERTBy Conner Williams Dec 4, 2019 | posted by Jason Nugent
While it may be the season of giving, some gifts can sound too good to be true. A BCT member alerted us of a text message scam in which the scammer(s) pose as Beaver Creek Telephone Company and ask users to complete a survey to win an iPhone 11. It claims to have randomly selected a user by... |