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), […]
Look Out For This Text Message Scam – PayPal
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: 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. There are two things about the following text message that […]
Look Out For This Fake Text Message – USPS
This one is a little harder to spot than some of the others I’ve seen. It looks as though it might have actually come from the United States Postal Service (USPS). If you look at the link, you’ll see that it clearly has the name USPS in it. It’s important to remember that scammers can […]
Look Out For This Fake Text Message – Amazon
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. There are two things about the following text message that […]
How Safe is the Cloud?
It seems like everyone is talking about “the cloud” these days. Although several businesses and individuals have already made the switch, many others still hesitate, unsure of the benefits and safety of moving to the cloud. Understanding the Cloud The cloud refers to a type of technology that allows businesses and individuals to store, retrieve, […]
