Category: Security/Scam Alerts

October is National Cybersecurity Month, so we thought it would be a great time to send out a reminder to be aware of those “bad actors” out there that are putting so much energy into stealing anything and everything they can from innocent and unaware users of technology. Know that the IRS takes identity theft...

You may have heard about the hacking scams that have been prevalent in the news. These attacks can be extremely damaging and costly to your business. In some cases they have the potential to sink everything you’ve worked so hard for. How are these “bad actors” able to do this with what seems like such...

The latest IRS “Dirty Dozen” was recently released providing the top 12 scams for 2021… Phishing: Creating fake emails or websites in order to steal personal information. Fake Charities: Exploiting the current pandemic or other natural disasters by posing as a fake charity and taking money from well-intentioned people. Impersonator Phone Calls: Calls come from...

Confused about cryptocurrencies? You’re not alone. Before you use or invest in cryptocurrency, know what makes it different from cash and other payment methods, and how to spot cryptocurrency scams or detect cryptocurrency accounts that may be compromised. Cryptocurrency, commonly referred to as crypto, is a type of digital currency that generally only exists electronically unless...