Fraud & Consumer Protection

Text message scams (also known as smishing) and phone call scams (also known as phishing) are on the rise, and scammers are getting more convincing.

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In this week’s scam, you receive a text message that appears to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The text states that you must pay a traffic fine by a certain date. If you don’t pay on time, your vehicle registration will be suspended, and you’ll lose your driving privileges.
 

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As students and parents gear up for another school year, it’s not just about notebooks and dorm supplies—it’s also a time when scammers ramp up their efforts.

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Every year, the bad guys take advantage of innocent taxpayers, like you, who are patiently waiting on their tax return. Last year, the IRS noticed a significant increase in phishing attempts to steal money or tax data, therefore you must be on high alert.

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In this week's scam, cybercriminals are using Google Workspace's Gemini AI tool to try to trick you in an unusual way. You receive an email that appears ordinary, and it doesn’t have any suspicious links or attachments. But if you ask Gemini to summarize it, the results seem alarming. 

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Creating strong passwords is your first line of defense against cyber threats. Weak or reused passwords can lead to stolen identities, lost money, and damaged reputations.

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Data breaches are more common now than ever before. A data breach is an intentional or unintentional leak of sensitive information. At least one of your current or old passwords has likely been exposed by a data breach.

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In today’s connected world, our digital identities are more vulnerable than ever. From online shopping and banking to social media and streaming, our personal information is constantly in motion.

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Messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Discord, and WeChat are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. But not all messaging apps are safe to use on your work device. 

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