People in Selma get warning about scams that could target them
The Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission is sending out a warning about fraud and scams.
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What the Tech: FBI releases new report on online scams
A new report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center paints a sobering picture of just how much damage cyber criminals are doing across the country. So why are people still falling for so many scams?
What the Tech: Why you need a dummy email address
Setting up a dummy email address will keep your existing inbox from getting cluttered. It will also better protect you from scams and identity theft.
What the Tech: Who falls for scams?
If you think only older people fall victim to scams, you’d be surprised at how younger people become victims at a higher rate.
What the Tech: Don’t fall victim to romance scams
Think you’re too smart to fall for a romance scam? They are getting more sophisticated and are costing victims more than $1 billion a year.
What the Tech: How to avoid becoming the victim of a smishing scam
Smishing scams, delivered through text aim to trick you into calling a number or clicking a link, often leading to financial losses.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.
What the Tech: Beware of Siri scams
As scams go, this is a wild one.
What the Tech? Beware of Holiday Shipping Scams
Scammers are working as hard as delivery drivers around the holidays trying to trick you into giving them account information, even credit card numbers.
What the Tech? Student Loan Forgiveness May Lead to Scams
You can bet scammers will use the new Student Loan Forgiveness Program to take money from people who are hoping to get their loans forgiven.
