Don’t Fall for Gift Card Scams

Don’t Fall for Gift Card Scams

by | Jun 1, 2023 | Scams

Gift cards are extremely popular, to give as well as to get. They’re a convenient way to treat someone to a meal at their favorite restaurant, purchase an item of their own choosing at a favorite store, or simply to give them cash to use anywhere the card is accepted....
Recognizing the Geek Squad Renewal Scam

Recognizing the Geek Squad Renewal Scam

by | Dec 8, 2022 | Scams

by Alvaro Puig, FTV.gov, Oct. 25, 2022 Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people off. This time they’re pretending to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service. Here’s what we’re hearing about the scam and what to...
Watch Out For Unexpected Texting Scams

Watch Out For Unexpected Texting Scams

by | Dec 8, 2022 | Scams

by Gema de las Heras, FTC.gov, Aug. 8, 2022   Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the Postal Service (USPS), Costco, or The Home Depot telling you about an unclaimed package or a survey you can complete to claim a freebie is NOT from them. It’s...
How Tech Support Scams Work

How Tech Support Scams Work

by | Dec 8, 2022 | Scams

By The Federal Trade Commission You Get a Phone Call, Pop-Up, or Email Telling You There’s a Problem With Your Computer Often, scammers are behind these calls, pop-up messages, and emails. They want to get your money, personal information, or access to your...
How to Spot and Report Tech Support Scams

How to Spot and Report Tech Support Scams

by | Dec 8, 2022 | Scams

By The Federal Trade Commission Tech support scammers want you to believe you have a serious problem with your computer, like a virus. They want you to pay for tech support services you don’t need, to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. They often ask you to pay...