FOX 2 (WJBK)-Scams targeting seniors are on the rise because many are willing to trust those they’ve never met before, after being contacted by phone. "I am concerned, my mother will answer almost anything just to talk to anybody," said John Srabian. Jenny Jarvis from the Are...
Phishing scams are attempts by someone to deceive you into disclosing personal or financial information that they can use to steal your money, identity or both. Attempts come through emails, phone calls and texts, and target all ages, all income levels, and businesses as well as individuals. B...
Most of us are careful if a stranger approaches us on the street and offers a deal that's just too good to be true. But we're much less cautious online, putting us at risk.Watch out for these common scams: Phishing email/message Invoice and Money Request scams Advance fee fraud ...
Unscrupulous telemarketers and scam artists are always looking for new ways to get people to answer their calls. Most phones have the ability to screen calls, providing information about the caller when the phone rings. But an increasingly common technique scam artists have been using is to fal...
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a copy of an attached postal receipt and take it to a FedEx location to get a parcel that could not be delivered. Unfortunately, the attachment contained a virus that infected the recipients’ computers. Variations of these shipping scams are particularly common during the holiday shopping season...
Also known as “smishing", messaging scams are another type of phishing that occur through text messages, social media platforms, or messaging apps. In these cases, scammers may employ urgent or alarming scenarios, pretending to be from a bank or a trusted institution, aiming to create a sens...
Unlike romance scams, catfishing isn’t always about luring someone into a romantic relationship — sometimes, it’s for “friendship.” And while the goal of catfishing isn’t always financial, the victim usually ends up feeling hurt, embarrassed, angry, or sad. What are the signs of an ...
Every day, new, increasingly sophisticated online scams crop up — it gets tough to know how to protect your cybersecurity and how to spot these scams before you become unwitting prey. Hackers and other cybercriminals are often members of large, organized groups hoping to bilk unsuspecting people...
How to Avoid Phishing Scams Given the dangers, what can a busy person do to reduce the risk of falling for a phishing scam? Here’s some tips: Take Control Ensure that your browsers’ anti-phishing preferences are turned on. It’s not uncommon for users to uncheck this option, and it...