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Basic Tips to Avoid Phishing & Scams

Don’t reply to unsolicited emails, texts, or calls asking for personal or financial info. Never click links or open attachments unless you’re sure they’re safe. Check the full email address, not...

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Important Links:

Official government page for scams/phishing threats: https://consumer.ftc.gov/all-scams/phishing-scams FBI's Page on scams/phishing threats: https://www.fbi.

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The Social Security Swindle

The SCAM: You receive an email that appears to be from the United States (US) Social Security Administration (SSA), a retirement program run by the US government. The email says your SSA financ

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Device Code Hijacking

The SCAM: Cyber criminals have come up with a new way to scam you by using device codes, which are numeric codes that allow you to log into the same account using multiple devices. You may have used t...

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Smishing

The SCAM: If you receive a text message from an unknown phone number that reads “Hello.” The message seems harmless, and you might think it’s a genuine text meant for someone else. Because the messa...

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AI-Driven Phishing Scam Impersonating Government Officials

Cyber criminals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to craft convincing phishing scams aimed at stealing your personal information. In this scheme, victims receive text messages or voice calls...

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Warning: Scammers Posing as Ohio BMV

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is alerting residents about a phishing scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from the BMV. Scammers are sending texts to Ohioans stating they have an...

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Don’t Fall for This Smishing Trap

This scam involves receiving a surprise text that appears to alert you of an unauthorized login attempt to your email or social media account. The message includes a multi-factor authentication (MFA) ...

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Don’t Fall for This DMV Text Scam

This scam involves a fake text message pretending to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The message claims you must pay a traffic fine by a specific date or risk suspension of your vehicl...

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Vishing Scam Alert: WhatsApp Phone Call Scheme

This scam involves cyber criminals leveraging WhatsApp voice calls in a tactic known as vishing (voice phishing). Victims receive an unexpected call from an unknown number via WhatsApp. Upon answering...

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When PDFs Are Used for Phishing Scams

Cyber criminals are increasingly using PDF attachments to deliver phishing attacks. These emails often appear to come from trusted organizations like Microsoft, DocuSign, or PayPal, with subject lines...

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This Isn’t Your Real IT Help Desk

A new scam is making the rounds through Microsoft Teams, the platform many organizations use for calls, messages, and video meetings. Attackers are placing unsolicited calls while posing as “IT SUPPOR...

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An Apple a Day Won’t Keep This Scam Away

This week’s scheme starts with what looks like a legit Apple iCloud Calendar invite. It comes from a genuine Apple email address and seems to be tied to a purchase invoice. But when you peek into the ...

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The Phish Behind the Inbox

This type of scam is a business email compromise (BEC) attack. In this scheme, cyber criminals gain access to a legitimate business email account—sometimes belonging to a real employee or vendor—and u...

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The HR Phishing Trap: A Direct Deposit Hijack

Be on high alert for a deceptive new scam circulating in inboxes. This scheme targets your paycheck directly by masquerading as a crucial communication from your organization’s Human Resources (HR) de...

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Don’t Fall for This Job Recruitment Phishing Scam

This fraudulent scheme starts with a deceptive email that is cleverly disguised as an official communication from Google Careers. The email is crafted to look like a legitimate invitation from a job r...

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Don't Let This Fake SSA Attachment Fool You

Phishing scams are constantly evolving to look more legitimate, and this threat involves a sophisticated impersonation of the Social Security Administration (SSA). How the Scam Unfolds The attack begi...

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Don't Get Hooked by the "Suite" Scam! (Fake Hotel Confirmations)

This holiday season, keep an eye out for a common phishing attempt disguised as a hotel booking confirmation. The scam begins with an email demanding you confirm your reservation within 24 hours via a...

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Security Alert: The "Fake Virus" Pop-up and Browser Hijack

Cyber criminals have moved beyond simple email attachments and are now utilizing aggressive "Browser Hijacks" to target users. This threat is particularly jarring because it often occurs while visitin...

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Handle With Care, This Package is a Scam

The Setup: Imagine finding a package on your doorstep that you didn’t order. It’s addressed to you, has no return address, and contains a cheap item—maybe a phone stand, a ring light, or a set of char...

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☁️ Don’t Let Your Cloud Turn Into a Storm ⛈️

In this week’s "Wait, That’s Not Right" alert, we’re looking at a scam that targets your digital memories. You receive a text from your cloud storage provider with a terrifying ultimatum: "Your storag...

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Can you spot a fake loan text scam?

You get a text message, supposedly following up on a $10,000 loan application. Only, you never applied for a loan. Is this pure luck or a scam? Before you use the callback number in the message to ...

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