Potential Phishing Scams Related to Equifax Data Breach

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on phishing attacks related to the Equifax data breach. Phishing attacks try to trick message recipients into sharing sensitive information with cyber criminals. FTC warns consumers to be wary of calls or emails purporting to be from Equifax...

Beware of Hurricane Harvey Relief Scams

U.S. federal agencies are warning citizens anxious to donate money for those victimized by Hurricane Harvey to be especially wary of scam artists. In years past we've seen shameless fraudsters stand up fake charities and other bogus relief efforts in a bid to capitalize on public concern over an...

FTC Releases Alert on Government Grant Scams

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert on government grant scams. In these schemes, scammers pose as government officials to get consumers to send them money. Anytime someone asks you to pay money to get money, stop and think twice. US-CERT encourages consumers to refer to the FTC...