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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