SECURI TY F O C U S
The key to staying safe is to be aware of your surroundings. If you notice something or someone suspicious, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 602-876-8477. - Beware of fake contacts from “government agencies”. Callers falsely claiming to be from Medicare, Social Security, the IRS, or the FBI may threaten you if you don’t give them personal information or if you don’t pay nonexistent debts. Hang up and immediately call the agency in question to make inquiries. Don’t become a victim. Protect yourself. communication urging immediate action or pressuring you to invest quickly with promises of guaranteed high returns. If it sounds too good to be true, guess what, it probably is. - Check before giving remote access to your computer. Never give remote access to your computer to anyone claiming there is an issue or suspected fraud without first contacting the financial institution represented. FINANCIAL CRIMES AWARENESS Imposter fraud is an increasingly common scam! Almost half a million cases were reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2023, costing victims roughly $3. billion. It’s extremely important to keep our assets safe by spotting and avoiding imposter fraud. In the financial services industry, including banks, brokerage firms, and annuity companies, imposter fraud involves scams where bad actors pretend to be a financial services company or one of their employees. Imposter scams generally start with an unsolicited phone call, text, email, or social media message from someone impersonating organizations you would ordinarily trust. Here are some things to know to help protect your identity and your assets: - Look out for unsolicited offers. Never respond to messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, offering unsolicited investment opportunities. - Avoid clicking suspicious links. Don’t open links sent through social media or texts unless you know they are real, especially if they promise lucrative investment opportunities. - Beware of urgency and pressure tactics. Be cautious of any
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