COVID-19 may have shut down portions of the economy and put restrictions on Americans’ daily lives, but cyber scams and other efforts to defraud people continue to thrive. Scammers are tapping into the uncertainty related to the global pandemic. They are using social engineering to target people with tactics that take advantage of today’s technology.… Continue reading No Pandemic Shutdown for Scammers
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Senior Scams Are on the Rise: Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Have you ever received a suspicious phone call or email? If you are a senior citizen, you probably have. Your parents or elderly relatives most likely have as well. Police and prosecutors say scams against seniors are on the rise nationwide. Here are some common scams targeted towards older adults: Lottery phone scams in which… Continue reading Senior Scams Are on the Rise: Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones