RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS
6 Ways to Avoid Fraud
As con schemes and technology get more advanced, it’s crucial to know what to do when a suspicious call, email, or text comes through. Here are some important basics. RECOGNIZE IMPOSTERS Scammers often pretend to be someone you know or trust, such as family, friends, or government organizations. Don’t share personal information or money with someone who unexpectedly requests it and could be an imposter. SEARCH ONLINE Find out if someone is targeting you by doing an online search of the company or product name to find reviews, complaints, or scam warnings. You can also search for phone numbers to see if others have reported them as a scam. DON’T TRUST CALLER ID Technology has made it easy to counterfeit caller ID information; so the name or number you see isn’t always real. If someone starts asking for personal information or money, just hang up. If you want to test it, call back using a number you trust.
DON’T BELIEVE PROMISES Scammers often attempt to receive advance pay by promising things like debt relief or loan offers. They may even say you’ve won a prize but first have to pay taxes or fees. Don’t share any monetary information when this is the case; they’ll likely take it and disappear. PAY CAREFULLY Government offices and honest companies will never require you to use strange payment methods like money wiring or gift cards. Credit card payments are more normal, but still be cautious about sharing this information freely. HANG UP ON ROBOTS If you pick up the phone only to hear a recorded sales pitch, hang up and report the number to FTC.gov/complaint. These calls are illegal. Also don’t press any buttons to speak to a person or be taken to a list, as it’ll likely lead to more calls. If you receive a call or email that seems strange, the safest route is to ignore or delete it. If the communication is actually real and important, the sender will find a way to get back in touch and let you know. Caution is your friend when it comes to keeping you and your information safe. NEED NETWORKING OR COMPUTER HELP?
SPOTLIGHT ON SHELLY REISENAUER After 11 years, Shelly Reisenauer has seen it
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