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Account Takeover Fraud via Impersonation of Financial Institution Support The FBI warns of cyber criminals impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information in Account Takeover (ATO) fraud schemes. The cyber criminals target individuals, businesses, and organizations of varied sizes and across sectors. In ATO fraud, cyber criminals gain unauthorized access to the targeted online […]
Read MoreDonate to charities (not scammers) on Giving Tuesday: Chances are, you’re probably already hearing from charities about Giving Tuesday. It’s a great time to support the work of charities around the country. Unfortunately, not everyone asking for money is a real charity. As the year comes to a close, you’ll likely get calls, texts, and […]
Read MoreHow to Avoid an Online Shopping Scam this Holiday Season: Does it feel like the holidays come around faster and faster every year? If you’re looking to save time by avoiding the crowds and doing some holiday shopping online, know that scammers camp out online all year long. So if you’re planning to shop online […]
Read MoreAn “agent” told me to stay off the internet. Is it a scam? You get an unexpected call with some bad news: your name is linked to serious crimes, and your money is at risk, says the voice on the line. The next thing you know, he connects you with an “agent” who can supposedly […]
Read MoreBeware of Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud: Cryptocurrency investment fraud, which the media commonly describes as “pig butchering,” is one of the most prevalent and damaging fraud schemes today. Scammers, through various means of manipulation, convince victims to deposit more and more money into financial “investments” using cryptocurrency. In truth, these investments are fake; all victim money […]
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