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Prove that you will not be a
cyber-victim.
Let your job know that you will not be the one to fall for scams.
Employers sometimes trust the keys to the company to a select
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Fake Netflix email |
Posted 8/27/2022
First off I don't even think these people were even trying hard. Lets go over some of the ways to see through these email scams. First, just because they have a companylogo in the message, doesn't mean its from such company. You can download logos and place them anywhere. This is all to make you feel like it's legit.Second, did you pay with a Mastercard? Maybe yes, or no. If you see information that is not correct, then i would suspect fraud. But wait, I did pay with that card, but why is my account stared out? Simple red flags like that is key to spotting a fake email scam.
Now for the ultimate test. Don't click but how your mouse cursor over the "Update Information" button. Look at the bottom at what website address it is pointing to. Yup, that is not the webaddress for Netflix. In fact its not even close to netflix but a personal site. Once on this new site, your information forum will send your personal information to these scammers while you think its going to Netflix.
If you are still on the fence about an email? Contact the company by looking up the phone number or email using the actual company's website. So in this example i would goto Netflix.com and get their company phone number. Plus, simple mistakes like 0800 instead of 1-800 is key signs of a fake email.
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You are hired for a scam |
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posted 8/4/2022
There are millions of people in the United States who fall victim to scams involving job opportunities each year. Attorney and chief of staff for the FTC's marketing practices division Rhonda Perkins told CNNBusiness.com that at the start of 2022, the agency received over sixteen thousand complaints about alleged job scams.
The goal of any job-related scam is to get you to send money or provide information that the scammer can use to steal money from your bank account or your credit.
Adam Levin, a man of many cyber-related hats (including author, podcast host, and former New Jersey Director of Consumer Affairs), warns that young people are especially vulnerable to these scams.
Scammers are constantly evolving their methods, but the following are some warning signs. Always Keep your eyes peeled to avoid falling for any cons. Here are some tried-and-true techniques for protecting yourself and your resources while job hunting. |
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Jobs that promise "quick money," "unlimited earnings potential," or "laptop for free" with minimal experience or education requirements may be scams. Be cautious since the abundant use of uppercase and graphic material gives the impression that the entire thing is not done in a professional manner.
You should listen carefully to the questions they are asking you. Warning signs include an immediate job offer without the recruiter checking your work history or requesting references and a rush to make a decision. If you press them for further information and they begin to give you vague or evasive responses, you can rest assured that this is not a legit job opportunity.
Money shouldn't be discussed in any detail during your interview with a possible employer except in the context of your salary. Paying for anything extra, whether it be services, instruction, software, or hardware, should raise red flags. Remember that only con artists would ask you to pay money up ahead for a job or for the promise of a job.
At some point in time, your employer will require that you provide them with your home address, social security number, and potentially even your bank account number for direct payment. However, you shouldn't expect it to happen until after your initial interview. On the first contact, asking for personal information such as an SSN or credit card number from a potential employer is inappropriate. An employer won't be able to start paying you until they have your social security number, but that doesn't happen immediately.
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Remote Access Scams |
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posted 8/2/2022
In a typical remote access scam, a scammer calls you by pretending to be a technical support representative from a well-known telecommunication company such as Microsoft. Usually, they tell you that your computer has got a virus and you need to clear it as soon as possible before it may affect your sensitive data or computer’s performance. The caller will request remote access to your computer to ‘sort out the problem for you’. The scammer may insist you to install a specific software from the provided link into your computer to grant access.
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You receive a call out of nowhere and the caller claims to be a technical support representative from a famous telecommunication company.
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They tell you that your PC has got some serious virus or technical problem and they need remote access to resolve the problem.
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They ask you to install a software from the provided link.
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They may even ask you to submit your bank or credit card details.
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The scammers may sound professional initially, but they will shift to an aggressive and persistent tone when you don’t proceed as per their plan.
Here are some of the tips to avoid these sorts of remote access scams:
- Never ever give an uninvited caller access to your PC.
- Never share your personal, bank account or credit card details over call unless you make a call yourself and the phone number is of a trusted source.
- If you receive a call out of the blue and the caller is asking for your credit card information, just hang up. As almost all the credible financial companies never request your sensitive information on call.
- It’s recommended to install an effective anti-virus software into your computer. However, make sure to buy the software from a trusted source.
- If you are receiving a lot of phone calls or emails, it’s better to consider changing your phone number and email address to be on save side.
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What's in your wallet |
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1. Buying a real online address
Before buying any products make sure the website address is real or not. For example safe sites like amazon or eBay. Here are some signs that a shopping site is fake:
Strange URL's
Broken language
2. You can’t pay with a credit or debit card
Be careful on the off chance that the seller is expecting you to pay with cash request, bitcoin, cash, wire move, or a prepaid gift voucher. Respectable sites will quite often permit you to pay with secure techniques, for example, credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal. With techniques, for example, wire transfer, you have little response to get your cash back.
3. Unclear refund policy
A dependable retailer will let you know how and where to return an item you're discontent with. But on the other side, fake websites have refund policy are very hard to understand, and nonexistent.
4. Bad reviews
Terrible reviews from different clients are perhaps the greatest sign that a site is deceitful. Type the organization's name and "trick" into Google and check whether there are any grumblings about the site. Likewise, you can check the Better Business Bureau for audits or utilize their Scam Tracker instrument to check whether others have detailed the site.
5. Prices are very low
If you see the product price is low then you can check the other retailer's website for price comparison and see if you can find a deal on a similar product. Because other retailers will compete if one is offering a big discount.
6. Contact Information
If the email address and phone number listed on the site do not work then the site is fake and you will lose your personal information like credit card or bank details.
7. Use VPN and avoid public network
Mostly, people love to use a public network to talk with friends and check their email. But public networks provide opportunities for scammers to steal private information. A virtual private number can protect you but, the best thing is to avoid a public network.
8. Use anti-virus software
Anti-virus software creates a wall of defense between you and scammers. It will notify you when you are using the suspicious site and anti-virus software block the downloads that can harm your computer. This software is not perfect because with this you can also fall victim to a scam.
Conclusion
As you can see scammers are all around the web. They come in many shapes and sizes and the harm they can prompt reaches from the departure of a couple of bucks to finish data fraud. Therefore spend more time there to learn about scams and stay updated about new scammers' techniques.
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Phone scam of the week |
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posted 8/1/2022
So someone calls telling you they are from the internal order of the police or something along the lines. They are asking for donations for some special need and would like you to give up your hard working money. But would you guess it, they are not from the police at all. Just because someone on the other end of a phone tells you something doesn't make it true.
Here is how to stop this scam dead in its tracks.
1. Have them mail a letter to you asking for donations
2. Lookup their phone number online to see if it matches who they say they are
3. Do your research before donating to any origination. |
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