You often use your phone number to log into apps such as banking apps on your mobile phone, and a text to your number can be a multifactor authentication method. However, some of these SMS systems are not end-to-end encrypted and can be easily hacked. If the scammers get your phone ...
Scammers will try to trick you into giving them your passwords, Social Security number or other sensitive information to get access to your accounts or steal your identity. They could do this through a call, email, text or fake websites. Learn more about their methods and how to protect yo...
Scammers and hackers steal credit card numbers in various ways. Learn the top tactics used to steal credit card information and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Job scams:A fake job scam, orwork-from-home scam, on WhatsApp often consists of a “recruiter” contacting you about a non-existent job. They’ll say they found your number on LinkedIn or elsewhere online and often try to lure you in with great pay or remote work opportunities — to ...
How to protect your phone from scammers Always remember that mobile devices require additional effort to protect, including deactivating certain features when they’re not in use and installing security applications. According to Max Freedman and Jackie Dove, you can secure your device in the...
6. Regularly check your bank statementsMake a habit of checking your bank statements to spot any unauthorized transactions or suspicious activity related to your Venmo account. Regular reviews can help you catch scammers early and prevent additional fraudulent charges from going unnoticed....
Consumers on Cyber Monday will fill their digital shopping carts in record numbers. Online sales today are expected to reach more than $3 billion. But cyber security experts warn that smartphone shoppers could be at risk because of dangerous and sometime
Scams cost Americans roughly $50 billion a year. While the most frequently reported scams happen by phone, more than half of victims say they were contacted online through websites, email and social media like Facebook. Anna Werner reports....
Scammers may send you a link containing malware that allows them to get enough information so they can access your account or open a new one in your name. The scammer may place multiple trades in an investment account to “pump” up the price of a thinly traded stock. Then, they “...
If you get an email or a voicemail asking you to call your bank, do not use the phone number they give you. Instead, search for the bank’s number online, or call the customer service number on the back of your credit card. Scammers will try to collect personal information by sending...