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…
Category : Scam Alerts
How to Identify and Avoid Advance Fee Scams
Every day, scammers are looking for new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately, some of the most common scams involve advanced fee scams, which require a victim to pay a fee upfront in order to receive money or services. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to identify and avoid advanced fee scammers….
Put a Stop to Smishing Scams – Learn to Spot Dodgy Texts and Protect Yourself with OpenAI!
Before further digging into smishing scams, a small quiz can be done to self-test whether you’re scam-wise. Imagine a situation: You receive a text message on your smartphone, saying as below: “USPS: the arranged delivery for the shipment 1z26054 has been changed. Please confirm here: w7fzc.info/fU1JAWimUB” That reminds you that you’ve just bought a dress…
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…
A Complete Guide to Identifying PNM Scammers and Avoiding Them
PNM scam calls usually take place in New Mexico when huge electricity is used like in summer during which air conditioning is drastically needed. Scammers that pretend to be employees from PNM always seduce you to pay for fake electricity bills with a warning that your electricity will be disconnected if you refuse to do…
How to Spot and Avoid Tech Support Scam
No one wants to be the victim of a tech support scam. Unfortunately, these scams are becoming increasingly common. Knowing how to spot and avoid tech support scams can help you protect yourself from becoming a victim. Here we are going to discuss the telltale signs of a tech support scam and provide practical tips…
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 Identify and Avoid Disability Benefits Scams?
Don’t be a victim of a disability benefits scam! Everyone should be aware of the dangers of scammers trying to take advantage of those who are eligible for disability benefits, including identity theft, fraud, and online scams. To protect yourself from being a victim of these kinds of scams, it’s important to know how to…
Be Aware of Phone Scams Targeting Restaurant Businesses
Restaurant businesses have become increasingly vulnerable to phone scams in recent months. Scammers often target unsuspecting business owners with fraudulent offers or threats. It is important to be aware of these scams and the various tactics they use in order to protect yourself and your business. In this blog, we will discuss the different types…
How to Identify and Avoid Credit National Assist Scam Calls
Have you ever received a call from someone claiming to be with Credit National Assist and offering debt consolidation services? If so, you may have been the target of a scam. Credit National Assist scam calls are especially concerning because they often involve people impersonating legitimate companies and trying to steal your personal information. If…