The campaign focuses on the top four ways to stay safe online: Use strong passwords and a password manager Turn on multifactor authentication Recognize and report phishing Update software Strong passwords include non-dictionary words or common names, full phrases, letters, numbers, and symbols, capital letters and lowercase. For instance, instead of using a loved […]
We’ve gotten so many reports of the tech support scam here in Seneca County, so we wanted to touch base and let you know the truth behind the lies scammers tell. It’s a long read, so settle in! There are many ways for the tech support scam to start. Here are some common ones: You’re […]
Let’s face an inconvenient truth. No scammer will ever end a phone call by saying, “Great talking to you—and by the way, I’m a scammer! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!” No, scammers strive to look and sound as legitimate as possible to convince people of the authenticity of their identities and intentions. This is how they con people out […]
As tax season kicks off, it’s essential to be vigilant and safeguard your personal and financial information from potential fraud. Fraudsters are notorious for exploiting this time of year to launch scams and steal sensitive data. Here are some crucial tips to help you navigate tax season securely and prevent falling victim to tax-related fraud: […]