by Ross Bentzler | Jan 18, 2023 | Digital
What to look for and how to avoid them Social media is crawling with scammers because it’s easy for them to set up fake profiles and lure people with promises of riches, romance and great deals, only to scam them out of their money or identities. If you spend...
by Ross Bentzler | Dec 19, 2022 | Digital
Tips to identify it, and how to protect yourself Business email compromise (BEC), also known as email account compromise (EAC), is one of the most financially damaging online crimes. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct both our personal...
by Ross Bentzler | Nov 9, 2022 | Digital
What to Watch For and How to Protect Yourself from Tech Support Scams For many people, their computers are their lifeline — whether for work or simply existing in a digitally wired world. So, when something goes wrong, many are inclined to seek immediate help....
by Ross Bentzler | Oct 25, 2022 | Digital
Fraudsters can be super-sophisticated You’ve probably heard of phishing. It’s essential to understand what it is, and to know how to protect yourself from falling victim to it. Phishing scams have become very slick, but there are some simple things you can do to...
by Ross Bentzler | Aug 26, 2022 | Digital
Getting paid to shop as a side gig — how cool is that? It can be very cool if the gig is legitimate, but if it turns out to be a fraud it’s not cool at all. While there are many legitimate mystery shopper opportunities to be found, it’s essential to know how to spot...
