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Phishing Email Subject Lines

A Guide To Common Phishing Email Subjects

With COVID-19 and associated restrictions remaining prevalent, many malicious actors have used the opportunity to update their phishing email campaigns. The article linked below explains some of...

Posted: July 22, 2020, 2:45 PM

Work-From-Home Scams Targeting College Students

"To Good To Be True"

According to the article linked below, a recent work-from-home scam has been targeting college students. These malicious actors are targeting students via emails that appear to be sent from a...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:08 PM

Tips for online purchasing during COVID-19

Scamming Websites Are Selling Fake Products

With COVID-19 causing many to shop online instead of in person, many scamming websites have appeared selling fake products. The Better Business Bureau created a list of tips for shopping online...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:03 PM

Avoiding COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams

How To Spot The Scammers

Contact tracing is an integral part of the fight against COVID-19.  It speeds response, identifies potential hot spots, and focuses testing efforts.  Unfortunately, it also creates an opportunity...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 3:42 PM

IRS Warning of COVID-19 Scams

Financial Scammers Taking Advantage Of COVID-19 Uncertainty

With COVID-19 present in our day to day lives, malicious actors are taking this opportunity to scam people out of their personal and financial information. Recently the IRS Criminal Investigation...

Posted: June 19, 2020, 10:22 AM