SCAM OF THE WEEK: From Tickets to Email Trickery If you recently bought a ticket to a local event, you may have used Eventbrite’s website or smartphone app. Eventbrite is an online platform that allows you to create, promote, and attend events. But cybercriminals are abusing this platform to steal your personal information and money. […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: The Fake TSA Precheck Email Many air travelers turn to TSA PreCheck for its quickness and ease. TSA PreCheck is a US airport screening program that allows you to get through airport security with fewer steps and without waiting in long lines. But cybercriminals take advantage of this tool to trick […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: Beware the Fake Cashier’s Check Beware the Fake Cashier’s Check No one is immune to being targeted by scammers, including lawyers and law firms. Lawyers often handle debt collection, and cybercriminals are seeking to take advantage of that. In this week’s scam, a law firm is contacted by someone claiming to […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: Don’t Let This Opportunity Knock Cybercriminals frequently target people who are looking for opportunities. In this week’s scam, you might receive a text message or email with what looks like real job listings from a cybercriminal posing as a recruiter. The message even includes flexible hours, positions, benefits, and salary. If […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: Don’t Fall for This Blackmail Scam Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to trick you into acting impulsively, and this scam is no exception. They obtain your personal information through data breaches and then use photos of your home accessed from Google Maps to play on your emotions. They claim that […]
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