Look Out For This Fake Anti-Virus Email – Norton
This scammer wants you to believe you’ve paid an invoice for a year’s protection from Norton. The goal is to get you to call them or email them when you see you’ve either paid a second time or paid for a service you didn’t allow. You probably didn’t pay for this service. Be wary of […]
Look Out For This Fake Email – Geek Squad
This is another tough one to spot if you don’t know what to look for. If you’ve ever run used Geek Squad for computer repairs, this email may look legit. Always look at the sender’s email address. If it doesn’t come from the actual business (i.e. xxxx@geeksquad.com), it’s NOT REAL! Never click on links or […]
Look Out For This Fake Text Message Scam
Scammers are getting much better at mimicking real businesses. NEVER click on links in text messages, even if they come from a business or person you know and trust. Check for misspellings, wrong names, or anything that feels off about a text or email message. The following text message is designed to collect personal information […]
Look Out For This Fake Email – Facebook
This one is a lot harder to spot than some of the others I’ve seen. If you’ve ever run ads on Facebook, this email will probably cause you some distress. It looks as though it actually came from Facebook. If you look at the link, you’ll see that it clearly has Facebook’s name in it. […]
Look Out For This Fake Email – AOL
Another common email scam, this sender is attempting to collect log-in information. This provides them with access to your saved contacts and other personal information. Sometimes, the sender attempts to collect payment for services that are normally free. Always look at the sender’s email address. If it doesn’t come from the actual business (i.e. xxxx@aol.com), […]
