During the festive season, the flurry of online gift shopping, securing holiday travel plans, searching for temporary, seasonal jobs, or attempting to give back through charitable donations creates a perfect storm for scammers. These activities are prime opportunities for them to execute targeted scams.
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Top 10 Scams to Watch for This Holiday Season
/in Credit Card Scams /by jwrighteDuring the festive season, the flurry of online gift shopping, securing holiday travel plans, searching for temporary, seasonal jobs, or attempting to give back through charitable donations creates a perfect storm for scammers. These activities are prime opportunities for them to execute targeted scams.
Read more →How to Have a Spooky — Yet Secure — Halloween
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteAs the days grow shorter and we enter the spooky season, there’s another kind of scare lurking in the shadows: cybersecurity threats. Just as we adorn our homes with cobwebs, skeletons, and jack-o-lanterns, fortifying our digital spaces against menacing cyber goblins out for mischief is essential.
Read more →What is Spear Phishing?
/in Identity Theft /by jwrighteThe ultimate goal of spear phishing isn’t all that different from other forms of phishing: luring individuals into revealing confidential information.
Read more →What is the FedNow Service?
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteIntroducing FedNow, a groundbreaking payment service recently launched in the finance industry. Brought into existence by the US Federal Reserve, this service is designed to streamline transactions at any given time. In contrast to customer-centric payment services such as Venmo or Zelle, the implementation and success of FedNow are primarily dependent on its acceptance by banking institutions.
Read more →What is the Credit CARD Act of 2009?
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteThough not a household name, the Credit CARD Act of 2009 is a major force in the finance and consumer protection space.
Read more →What is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)?
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteIn today’s fast-paced world, convenience and flexibility are highly valued, even when it comes to making purchases. One such payment option that has gained popularity among consumers is the “buy now pay later,” or “BNPL” approach.
Read more →How to Protect Your Packages from Shipping Scams
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed our shopping habits, resulting in a consistent uptick in online buying across the United States. This surge in eCommerce naturally leads to an increase in package deliveries to consumers.
Read more →Social Engineering: How to Protect Yourself
/in Credit Card Scams /by jwrighteSocial engineering scams don’t discriminate. They can target anyone.
These scams view your personal data as a treasure trove, providing access to linked accounts and data caches stored on corporate servers. Such attacks result in millions of dollars in losses annually. So, how can you safeguard yourself and your business from social engineering attacks?
Read more →Navigating Risk in the Wake of the SVB Collapse: A Guide for Consumers
/in Scam Alert /by jwrighteThe recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves through the financial world, and its implications are being felt by businesses and consumers alike.
Read more →Are Refund Services Legit?
/in Consumer Information /by jwrighteOne of the newest eCommerce threats are ”refund service” scams, in which fraudsters solicit otherwise legitimate consumers as accomplices. But, what exactly are refund services? How do they work, and are all of them bad news?
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