Over the last few years, the number of social media scams has grown significantly. There are several types of scams to look out for. Here’s how it happens, and how to protect yourself!
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Protect Yourself from Stimulus Check Scams
According to the FTC, American taxpayers lost millions due to COVID-19 scams, with a significant amount connected to the first two rounds of stimulus checks. With the third round of stimulus checks expected to be sent in the near future, it’s important to protect yourself by learning all about these scams…
Continue reading7 Tax Scams to Look Out For
Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to steal information. Here is a list of seven tax scams to look out for, and how to protect yourself!
Continue readingBeware of Coronavirus Vaccine Scams
After months of confusion, there is finally a light at the end of the socially distanced tunnel: the FDA has approved two coronavirus vaccines. Unfortunately, whenever there’s big news, scammers aren’t far behind. Continue reading to help protect yourself from the most recent coronavirus vaccine scams.
Continue readingSix Ways to Avoid Credit Fraud
In today’s information age, your credit card information is at risk for theft. You can’t always prevent it from happening, but you can create obstacles and make it tougher for someone to access your cards and card numbers. Here are six tips to help protect yourself from credit fraud.
Continue readingFraud Protection Tips for the New Year
The new year is a great opportunity to discover new ways you can protect yourself from fraud and identity theft. We’ve gathered four tips to help you out…continue reading to learn more!
Continue readingSteps to Take After You’ve Been Hacked
Finding out someone has cracked open your accounts and helped themselves to your information can be alarming, but there are ways to mitigate the damage while jump-starting your recovery process. Here are three steps to take after being hacked.
Continue readingProtecting Online Purchases From Porch Pirates
The holiday shopping season is upon us and your (not-so) friendly neighborhood porch pirates could be gearing up to take the deliveries on your doorstep. Here are some ways you can outsmart the porch pirates and protect your online holiday purchases:
Continue readingProtect Yourself From COVID-19 Scams
Scammers are known for capitalizing on fear, and the coronavirus outbreak is no exception. Scammers are attempting to trick people out of their money through fake websites, bogus funding collections and more. The best ways to protect yourself from these scams are awareness and education. Here is what you need to know…
Secure Holiday Shopping Tips
The convenience of shopping online is irresistible. You can do all of your shopping from your easy chair and wait for the boxes to arrive. However, while you are avoiding the stress of shopping centers and holiday parking, remember to stay vigilant as a way to prevent holiday headaches from online fraud and identity thieves. Continue reading to learn a few tips that will help you avoid scams this holiday season, directly from our guest blogger, Sarah Mitchell, SeaComm Risk Manager!