Scams & Phishing
Virtual Kidnapping: A Frightening Scam with a New Twist
FBI offers ways to recognize this scheme You answer a call from your daughter’s number. A woman can be heard screaming for help in the background. You yell out your daughter’s name. A forceful voice repeats the name and says she has been kidnapped, and if you don’t pay, she will be killed. A terrifying …
Microsoft Phone Scam
Arvig customers often call our Help Desk about a call they received, allegedly, from Microsoft. The scammer poses as a “security expert” calling to say that your computer has been infected and they can help you. Some will offer to fix your PC if you give them remote access to your computer. Others will ask …
7 Tips to Avoid Getting Fooled by Email Scams
Beware of strange senders and outrageous offers in your inbox Every day, 156 million phishing emails are sent to inboxes just like yours, and scams are getting harder to distinguish from the real thing. So, how do you make sure you aren’t one of the many to fall victim to an email scam? Here are …
Keep Your Guard Up Against Scams and Fraud
You’ve probably heard this warning before, but it bears repeating: Be vigilant against fraudulent online listings, phishing scams and shady web-based transactions, because things are only getting worse. From health care scams to shady business practices, there are a host of problems to watch out for. Here’s an overview of some of the most common …
Guard Against Scams and Fraud
March 2019 Newsletter From health care scams to shady business practices, there are a host of problems to watch out for, and ways to protect yourself. Here are some common scams and tips to protect yourself. Phishing: Phishing involves casting a wide net of emails trying to obtain personal data, credit card info or …
Avoid Online Fraud
A new year brings new scams to watch out for Our family wanted to make a last-minute holiday booking at a resort, and, finding no openings through traditional means, checked Craigslist. We were nearly ready to fork over payment info when a little digging revealed the property listing was a complete scam. Even though you …
15 Ways to Protect Your Business from a Cyber Attack
Businesses need to be prepared to fend off threats to their IT networks. New, more advanced methods of cybercrime are emerging all the time. Even with so many threats to your crucial data and information, a safer, more secure network is within reach of any business. In this infographic, you’ll find: + Practical measures you …
Don't Become a Victim
April 2017 Newsletter A world full of opportunities is bound to present a few bad apples from time to time. Scams are plentiful, and while they vary in nature, they share many warning signs. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) lists the most popular scams on their website, some of which are listed below: Debt …
Protect Yourself From Scams
March 2017 Newsletter Scams target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels—anyone can be a victim of a scam. In this article, we cover some common scams and ways to prevent them from happening to you. Identity Theft Throughout the years, this has been one of the most popular and reported scams. Victims …