Written by Chris O’Shea A new Gmail scam is on the rise. The rise of artificial intelligence also means the rise of AI-based scams. The most recent example is one targeting Gmail users. Here’s what you need to know if you use the Google Mail system. Scammers Goal This Gmail scam is basic: A scammer...Read More

Drivers across the U.S. are being hit with fraudulent text messages claiming to be from toll operators like E-ZPass. These messages threaten fines for unpaid tolls and aim to steal personal and financial information. Security experts warn that these scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven by new phishing tools. Recently, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation...Read More

Written by Chris O’Shea What to know about child identity theft. Believe it or not, child identity theft is a big deal. According to a study, from 2021 to 2022, 900,000 children were the victims of identity fraud, with kids under seven the most likely targets. Let’s take a look at this issue and find...Read More

With Information from Silent Push Cybersecurity researchers at Silent Push have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging malicious Google Ads to execute payroll redirect scams. The attackers purchase search ads using branded keywords to push their phishing pages to the top of search engine results, effectively tricking users into visiting fake websites. Targeting High-Profile Organizations...Read More

If you are like many, no matter how much we learn about text scams, when you get the one that says, for example: “Credit Union Alert: Did you attempt a wire transfer of $4,690.00? Reply YES or NO” my stomach drops, my adrenaline surges, as I scramble to deny the transaction. But will denying the...Read More

Unfortunately, check fraud is on the rise! Fraudsters steal checks from mailboxes (personal and USPS), alter them, and then cash them.  When you can, try to make payments electronically with bill pay or Zelle®. If you do write a check, take these steps to protect yourself: Use blue or black gel ink, as it soaks...Read More

Be on the lookout for scammers who text, email, or call you threatening to turn off your heat, electricity, or water service unless you send them money immediately. These are utility non-payment scams that are NOT REAL and are trying to use scare tactics to get you to give them money. These scammers often demand money...Read More

Unfortunately, there are an abundance of scams targeting consumers out there. It is important to keep yourself knowledgeable about the most popular and most recent scams and how you can avoid falling victim to them. Scammers are getting even more sly, so we need to get even better at spotting them! Check out this list...Read More

QR Codes are everywhere – making many tasks so convenient and easy! But as with all good things, scammers have unfortunately figured out ways to use them to try to trick you. So how can you protect yourself? Well, QR Codes just take you directly to a website. So be as careful following a QR Code as...Read More

Don’t be fooled! Thieves are getting more and more sophisticated in their scams to steal your money and your identify. Gone are the poor grammar and bad spelling errors that used to indicate scams. Smart people get fooled. The scammers are that good. Beware of scammers by knowing about 3 common scam themes, including: THREATS – Scammers...Read More