Fraud & Consumer Protection

In this week’s scam, you receive an unexpected package that has no return address. It contains a low-cost item, along with a QR code that you can scan with your phone’s camera. You may be tempted to scan the code to see if you can find additional information about the package, since you don’t know who sent it.
 

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In this week’s scam, you receive a confirmation email for a hotel reservation. The email states that you need to confirm your reservation within 24 hours to avoid cancellation. It provides a link for you to select so that you can confirm your booking. If you’re traveling this holiday season, you may think the email is related to your travel plans.

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Sensitive information, including confidential information or information that is for internal use only, should be handled with care. A lot of times, your organization’s sensitive information may include information such as intellectual property, trade secrets, or security configurations.

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In this week’s scam, you receive an email about an exciting job opportunity from a well-known organization, like Disney, Louis Vuitton, or Ford. The email looks professional and seems to be from a legitimate recruiter. It includes a link to book a meeting on Calendly, a popular scheduling tool.

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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) helps protect your online accounts by making you approve login attempts. However, enabling MFA doesn’t guarantee that your information is safe.

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An online shopping scam can lure in even the savviest shopper. Let’s look at these schemes, how they work and how to keep yourself from falling victim.

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Cybercriminals send more phishing emails now than ever before. When you receive an email, it’s important to look for any red flags. One red flag you can look for is a suspicious sender. If the sender is actually a cybercriminal, the email may contain phishing links or requests for sensitive information.
 

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In this week's scam, you receive an unexpected message about enrolling in healthcare coverage. This message could be delivered through a phone call, email, or text message.

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Plugging in an unknown USB or CD could expose your data to cybercriminals. Learn how to stay safe and follow your organization’s IT policies.

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The holidays are about joy, not fraud alerts — but unfortunately, scammers love this time of year just as much as we do. With more shopping, more deliveries, and more digital activity, it’s the perfect time for them to try sneaky tricks designed to catch you off guard.

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