Fraud & Consumer Protection

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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In this week's scam, you receive an email that appears to be from the United States (US) Social Security Administration (SSA), a retirement program run by the US government...

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Property rental scams can lead to high financial loss and emotional distress for victims. Here’s what you need to know about these schemes and how to protect yourself.
 

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Cybercriminals have come up with a new way to scam you by using device codes, which are numeric codes that allow you to log into the same account using multiple devices. You may have used these codes in the past.

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In this week’s scam, someone calls you claiming to be a representative of a big retailer, such as Amazon. They warn you that criminals have taken over your account and are using it for illegal activities.

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