Social Security scams are on the rise and they can be incredibly damaging if you fall victim to one. Scammers are getting smarter and more sophisticated, so it’s important to be vigilant and know how to protect yourself. In this blog, we’ll explore the different types of Social Security scams, provide tips to help you…
Robocall 101：Important Facts Everyone with a Phone Should Know
Hearing your phone ring in today’s environment might be disconcerting for some people. Many of you have come to expect some form of notification — usually a text message — to see if a phone call will be accepted. And if you think you’ve been getting trapped in receiving too many robocalls recently, you’re not…
How to Completely Block Telemarketers
Telemarketing calls: the incessant interruptions that punctuate our daily lives. For many of us, these unwelcome intrusions have become a persistent nuisance. Did you know that on average, Americans are bombarded with a staggering 148 million telemarketing calls every single day? It’s no wonder that a whopping 92% of consumers find these calls annoying, feeling…
Unmasking the Mystery: How to Find Out Who’s Calling from a No Caller ID
Everyone has had this experience: they are going about their daily routine suddenly their phone starts to ring and a suspicious “No Caller ID” message comes on the screen. As you wonder who may be calling, you hesitate to answer. Is this a telemarketer calling as a joke or is it something more important? It’s…
Funny Ways to Answer Spam Calls
What are Spam Calls? Spam includes all forms of communication, including but not limited to unsolicited calls or messages, caller ID spoofing, robocalls, etc. Often, spam is directed to a large number of users for advertising, phishing, spreading malware, etc. Generally speaking, two types of scam calls are often used. The first type is called…
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…
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…
What to Do When Confronted with Robocalls
According to a report by ValuePenguin, nearly half of adults say they receive more than 5 robocalls a day in 2021. And the number may keep rising because of the pandemic that forces people to depend more on calls and messages. Based on an FCC report about illegal robocalls, 56% of respondents believe they’ve received…