Protect Yourself from the
Latest Identity Scams
Cybercrime continues to evolve. That means’ it is crucial for you to stay aware of the latest online scams. There are new cryptocurrency scams, online purchase scams, smartphone scams, and even online dating scams. If you know about these scams, you can be proactive in protecting yourself and your information. After all, knowing what to look out for can make all the difference! To help keep you one step ahead of cybercriminals, we’re providing tips to avoid some of the top online crimes happening right now.
We’ve also included a few smart ways you can protect yourself online, so you won’t fall victim to a cyberattack. When it comes to cybercrime prevention, awareness and detection are key.
If you have any questions, please contact us today. We’re always happy to help!
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
This is something that we continue to add to our blog postings. That’s because cybercrime has been a problem everywhere for many years. It seems that there are more and more new reports every day. Most of the reported attacks affect large corporations. It is important, though, for individuals to also remain vigilant. You need to do everything you can to protect yourself from identity theft. That will help to ensure that your personal information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
So much of our personal information is now online. Protecting it from cyberattacks should be a top priority.
Is Something Phishy in Your E-Mail?
A phishing email is a fake email. It is designed to get the recipient to release sensitive personal information. We receive many of them every day. How can you tell when a cybercriminal has gone phishing? There are many “clues” that you can use to determine if an email is phishy. Check out the red flags below. It also provides information about where you can report identity theft.
So much of our personal information is now online. Protecting it from cyberattacks should be a top priority. We also have tips for keeping your identity safe. This information tells you how to maintain a smart presence online! That will help you remain one step ahead of identity thieves.
How to Avoid Phone Scams
Studies show that unwanted sales calls, robocalls and outright scam calls are on the rise everywhere. Between the extended tax season in 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers had many reasons to call. They are not stopping yet. Obviously, some calls you get are legitimate. There are many, though, that are better off sent straight to voicemail or even blocked.
To help you spot these phony calls, we are sharing a few tips on avoiding phone scams. We believe that they will help you to never fall victim to scammers or illegal sales tactics.
This information contains common types of phone scams. It offers best practices for handling calls that look like they are from your bank or another local number but may actually be scammers. You’ll learn where to report illegal scams and robocalls and what Apps you can get to block pesky spam calls.
Five Simple Tips to Keep Your Identity Safe
These tips will help you protect your identity, your personal information, and give you one less thing to stress about. It will help you maintain a smart presence online. That will help you remain one step ahead of identity thieves. We all know that identity theft is very serious. It can impact your ability to buy a home. As always, if we can assist you or your family in any way to protect you from these common scams, we are here for you!
What to Do if Your
Information Has Been Stolen
The Internet allows us to connect to everything. It makes it more convenient for people to do many things on-line from anywhere. They can now pay bills, shop, order food and do other tasks. It is also easier now for tech-savvy thieves to steal people’s personal information. We want you to know What to Do if Your Information Has Been Stolen.
We look into the topic of identity theft and cyber data breaches. This will help our clients and their relatives and friends protect their information. We also suggest what you should do if you are impacted.
How to Protect Your Information Online
It is very important for everyone to prevent tech-savvy thieves from stealing personal information. We are sharing tips with you about How to Protect Your Information Online. It offers several tips to help you. It doesn’t matter where you are or how you are online. You can be at home or at your computer. You can also be out and about with your smartphone or tablet. If these tips actually help you stop identity theft, we would love for you to Contact Us and relay your story.
This is an article that is part of our Client Appreciation Program and is found in the Financial Literacy category.
