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  • Scam of the Week: Beware the Fake Cashier's Check

    posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

    No one is immune to being targeted by scammers, including lawyers and law firms. Lawyers often handle debt collection, and cybercriminals are seeking to take advantage of that. In this week's scam, a law firm is contacted by someone claiming to be a client who needs assistance with collecting a debt payment.

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  • Scam of the Week: Don't Fall for This Blackmail Scam

    posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to trick you into acting impulsively, and this scam is no exception. They obtain your personal information through data breaches and then use photos of your home accessed from Google Maps to play on your emotions.

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  • Scam of the Week: Hurricane Scams

    posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

    Scammers will frequently use high-profile events, such as natural disasters, to try to trick you. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the United States, scammers have wasted no time in turning this situation to their advantage.

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  • Scam of the Week: The Shopping List Swindle

    posted on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Walmart's Lists feature allows you to create an online shopping list and share it with others. In this week's scam, cybercriminals are using Lists and malicious Google ads to steal your personal information and money.

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  • Scam of the Week: Watch Out for Election-Themed Scams

    posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    In this week's scam, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the upcoming United States elections to try and steal your personal information and money. The scams vary slightly and involve fake text messages, social media posts, phone calls, and more.

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