Spam emails, texts, and calls – we all get them. The offerings are usually too good to be true: a free cruise, an inheritance from a long-lost aunt, a free iPhone. Who wouldn’t want to be the lucky winner? And that’s exactly what hackers bank on. Scams are effective because they prey upon people’s desires: the desire to win the desire to have more and even the desire to be needed. That’s why hackers will often impersonate people we know, emailing us with an urgent need for us to call them, send them money, or help them with an immediate…
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Tips for preventing fraud
Cybercrime and fraud are serious threats and constant vigilance is key. While BMM plays an important role in helping protect your assets, you can also take action to protect yourself and help secure your information. This checklist summarizes common cyber fraud tactics, along with tips and best practices. Many suggestions may be things you’re doing now, while others may be new. We also cover actions to take if you suspect that your personal information has been compromised. If you have questions, we’re here to help. Cyber criminals exploit our increasing reliance on technology. Methods used to compromise a victim’s identity…