When any disaster or crisis – including the current global pandemic – occurs, people jump into action to help those impacted by the event. Scammers choose to take advantage of that giving spirit, which is why many people are susceptible to charitable giving scams in times of crisis. Scammers look to take advantage of other’s […]
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Each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reflects on the previous year’s exploits and anticipates trends for the next. When we first published our thoughts on 2020 back in December, it was stated that we anticipated the identity theft trends for 2020 would include 2020 being the year for privacy. While privacy remains an […]
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Grandparent scams have been around for a long time. However, scammers are coming up with a new twist based on the coronavirus. COVID-19 grandparent scams are playing on the fears many people have right now, that they might lose a loved one. Who Is It Targeting: Phone and email users What Is It: A grandparent […]
UPDATED 12/8/2020- With so many people working and socializing from home, more than just businesses – employees, families and friends – are trying to find a place to gather (hold virtual meetings, religious services, game nights, birthday parties and happy hours). Zoom has become “that meeting place” for most. According to the Chief Executive of […]
This post will be updated as more information becomes available UPDATE: 6/15/2020- According to the Wall Street Journal, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the administration is “very seriously considering” a second round of stimulus checks. The proposed $3 trillion Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions, or HEROES Act, was passed by the U.S. Senate […]
Due to the coronavirus, the stock market is making headlines right now, for all the wrong reasons. Scammers see it as the perfect time to prey on consumers with investment scams. Who Is It Targeting: Small-time, first-time, and seasoned investors What Is It: Various scams that target novice and seasoned investors What Are They After: […]
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Scammers have gotten creative as the COVID-19 pandemic has driven most people to spend their days in their homes – including creating phishing emails that attack both businesses and consumers. Fraudsters are currently taking advantage of the millions of people working from home. They may try representing themselves as the U.S. government, whether it be […]
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As the U.S. continues to struggle to meet the need for coronavirus testing, some scammers are beginning to call people and offer them free tests. Consumers should be on the lookout for these coronavirus testing robocalls. Who Is It Targeting: Phone users What Is It: Robocalls that steal personal information What Are They After: While […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow and seriously impacts everyone across the country, so do the number of COVID-19 scams that will pop-up trying to get access to personally identifiable information (PII) and finances. It can be difficult to decipher which emails, phone calls, social media posts or text messages are scams versus legitimate […]
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Looking to Give during COVID-19? Don’t Fall for a Charitable Giving Scam
When any disaster or crisis – including the current global pandemic – occurs, people jump into action to help those impacted by the event. Scammers choose to take advantage of that giving spirit, which is why many people are susceptible to charitable giving scams in times of crisis. Scammers look to take advantage of other’s […]
A Shift in 2020 Identity Theft Trends as a Result of COVID-19
Each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reflects on the previous year’s exploits and anticipates trends for the next. When we first published our thoughts on 2020 back in December, it was stated that we anticipated the identity theft trends for 2020 would include 2020 being the year for privacy. While privacy remains an […]
COVID-19 Grandparent Scams Prey on Vulnerable Seniors
Grandparent scams have been around for a long time. However, scammers are coming up with a new twist based on the coronavirus. COVID-19 grandparent scams are playing on the fears many people have right now, that they might lose a loved one. Who Is It Targeting: Phone and email users What Is It: A grandparent […]
While Work-From-Home Conference Calls Soar in Popularity, So Do Zoom Privacy Issues
UPDATED 12/8/2020- With so many people working and socializing from home, more than just businesses – employees, families and friends – are trying to find a place to gather (hold virtual meetings, religious services, game nights, birthday parties and happy hours). Zoom has become “that meeting place” for most. According to the Chief Executive of […]
Looking for a COVID-19 Stimulus Checks? Avoid a Coronavirus Stimulus Check Scam
This post will be updated as more information becomes available UPDATE: 6/15/2020- According to the Wall Street Journal, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the administration is “very seriously considering” a second round of stimulus checks. The proposed $3 trillion Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions, or HEROES Act, was passed by the U.S. Senate […]
Coronavirus Could Lead to Increase in Investment Scams
Due to the coronavirus, the stock market is making headlines right now, for all the wrong reasons. Scammers see it as the perfect time to prey on consumers with investment scams. Who Is It Targeting: Small-time, first-time, and seasoned investors What Is It: Various scams that target novice and seasoned investors What Are They After: […]
Someone Is Going Door-to-Door During COVID-19? Be Wary
Scammers have gotten creative as the COVID-19 pandemic has driven most people to spend their days in their homes – including creating phishing emails that attack both businesses and consumers. Fraudsters are currently taking advantage of the millions of people working from home. They may try representing themselves as the U.S. government, whether it be […]
Coronavirus Testing Robocalls See a Spike
As the U.S. continues to struggle to meet the need for coronavirus testing, some scammers are beginning to call people and offer them free tests. Consumers should be on the lookout for these coronavirus testing robocalls. Who Is It Targeting: Phone users What Is It: Robocalls that steal personal information What Are They After: While […]
Identity Theft Resource Center Contact Center Remains Available during COVID-19 Related Office Closure
Is this a COVID-19 Scam? Find Out with These Tips
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow and seriously impacts everyone across the country, so do the number of COVID-19 scams that will pop-up trying to get access to personally identifiable information (PII) and finances. It can be difficult to decipher which emails, phone calls, social media posts or text messages are scams versus legitimate […]