We’ve all been in that situation. When the phone screen lights up, we grab for it to see whether a friend or family member has texted us, only to discover… “Unknown Caller”. Ugh. It’s most likely another spam call. Spam calls seriously disturb the life of numerous people. During the fiscal year 2021, the FTC…
Category : Scam Avoiding Tips
All You Need to Know about the National Do Not Call Registry
Registration for the Do Not Call List began on June 27, 2003, and went into effect on October 1, 2003. As of January 1, 2005, telemarketers covered by the registry have a maximum of 31 days from the date the number is registered to stop calling the number. What is the National Do Not Call…
How to Identify and Avoid Imposter Scams
Imposter scams are unfortunately becoming increasingly common, with scammers posing as government agencies, businesses, or even family and friends in order to steal your personal information or money. It can be hard to spot these scams and even harder to protect yourself from them. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the different types of imposter…
How to Identify and Avoid Charity Scams
Charity scams are becoming increasingly common, leaving generous donors feeling frustrated and scammed out of their hard-earned money. It’s important to remember that not all charities are legitimate, and some are simply out to take advantage of unsuspecting people. That’s why it’s essential to know how to spot a charity scam and protect yourself from…
How to Identify and Avoid Holiday Scams
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to be aware of the potential for scams. Every year, scammers create new and creative ways to target unsuspecting shoppers and take advantage of their financial information. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in the holiday spirit, it’s important to stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud….
Be Aware of these Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
Although it’s inconceivable that people would take advantage of the elderly, there is an increasing number of senior scams targeting this vulnerable population. Elderly people face all of the same scams as everyone else, but some scams disproportionately affect the older generations. Elder fraud is vastly underreported, according to a study by Comparitech. The study estimates…
What Can Scammers Do with Your Phone Number?
It is an alarming fact that mobile devices are the start of around 60% of cyber-attacks in the world. The reason is that it is very easy for scammers to obtain your phone numbers (Sometimes the number giver is even yourself). If they get your numbers, they can carry out many fraudulent activities such as…
How to Spot Utility Scams and Tips to Avoid
Every year, utility scams trick thousands of Americans out of their hard-earned money. They run utility scams to take advantage of customers looking for ways to save on their energy and to scare and exploit those who are unsure of the details of their energy contracts. Reports that range from a woman in New York…
Buying Gift Cards? Why Do Scammers Favor Gift Cards?
Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to make quick, easy money, and gift card scams offer them a golden opportunity to use social engineering and sophisticated phishing techniques to score a payday. Many people fall for gift card scams every year. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that about one in four people who report losing money to fraud…
Central Lincoln Fraud Calls and Simple Tips to Avoid
Recently, the Central Lincoln PUD official released a Facebook post about fraud call alerts indicating that some call scammers claiming to be with their “utility company” cheat users out of their money. Moreover, it also warns users to not provide personal information via phone unless it’s been 100% verified. How to Verify a Central Lincoln…