Fraud Prevention

“Make money from home with simple tasks!” “No experience required! Start earning money from anywhere today.” “Flexible remote job opportunities with fast pay and minimal training!” Employment scams are more common than many job seekers realize. Scammers advertise fake opportunities on job boards, social media, email, and other channels, often making them look identical to …

“You won’t find this deal anywhere else, it’s a steal.” “If we keep this off the site, I can give you an even better deal.” “I accidentally overpaid for shipping. Could you just send back the difference?” Online marketplace scams are more common, and more costly, than many people realize. FTC data shows that in …

“The email address looked almost identical, I didn’t notice the difference.” “We’ve made similar payments before, so nothing seemed unusual.” “I skipped our usual verification process because it felt urgent.” Most businesses are used to spotting obvious scams involving suspicious emails, strange links, or urgent requests that don’t feel right. But evolving cyberthreats are designed …

“They promised me I’d make a guaranteed 300% return on my investment!” “They said my bank might try to ‘get in the way.’ I didn’t realize they were the only ones trying to help.” “When I finally realized I’d been scammed, it wasn’t just the money. I was embarrassed.” That’s how it starts. Today’s investment …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a staple in everyday life. As we become more accustomed to AI tools, so are scammers. Here are common AI scams to keep on your radar. AI-powered scams to look out for: Voice cloning scams. Scammers copy audio of someone talking to manipulate, or clone, their voice, tricking their victims …

Scammers are targeting businesses nationwide that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans using publicly available data to impersonate financial institutions and steal your data. They may contact you about an “issue” with a fake payment or transaction (ACH, wire transfer, or check) or “warn” you about suspicious account activity or fraud in your Online + …

Tax season is upon us, and so are identity theft schemes and other forms of fraud that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. The IRS’s annual list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams highlights what to look out for: IRS impersonation by email and text (phishing and smishing). Look out …

According to the FTC, romance scam reports have nearly tripled since 2015. Moreover, people reported losing more money to romance scams in the past two years than any other fraud reported to the FTC. What is a romance scam? Romance scams happen when someone creates a fake profile on dating sites, apps, or social media. …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by reporting suspicious activity to the bank or credit card agency immediately. Fraudsters often use emotional manipulation and urgency to get you to give up your personal information—which is intimidating! The FTC suggests creating an action plan you can follow …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 26-30. Resolve to protect your identity this New Year by limiting what you share online and avoid oversharing personal details. Did you know that nine out of 10 consumers have had their personal information exposed online? One of the most common ways that fraudsters can steal your information is …