Smishing is similar to email and IM attacks. Links are delivered to your mobile device via text messaging. In this case, malware is launched when you click on a hyperlink that then links you to a malicious website. This term describes a non-technical kind of intrusion that relies heavily on human interaction, and often may involve tricking you into breaking normal security procedures or divulging confidential information.
Your company or organization may be targeted in a spearfishing email attack. The spoofing email may request unauthorized access to confidential data. The telephone version of phishing is vishing. In phone phishing, you may receive a message asking you to call a number. The purpose is to get your personal information, which could be used to access your account or open new credit cards in your name.
How to recognize fraud. Common warning signs of mail, text or online scams. Unexpected requests for money in return for delivery of a package, often with a sense of urgency. Links to misspelled or slightly altered website addresses fedx.
Spelling and grammatical errors or excessive use of capitalization and exclamation points. Claims that you have won a large sum of money in a lottery or settlement. Top scams. Work at home While job openings are on the rise, fraudsters are creating counterfeit jobs to entice new victims. Online marketplace fraud Online shopping has sky-rocketed during the pandemic. Government impersonation scam Fraudsters pose as government employees and threaten to arrest or prosecute victims unless they agree to provide funds or other forms of payments.
Payroll and other checks processing Employees believe they are working for a legitimate company, however fraudsters usually initiate the contact for employment. Depositing checks and sending reimbursements via wire or gift cards In this scheme fraudsters send out checks or money orders, often from an online advertisement or job offer, utilizing a delivery service like FedEx to appear legitimate.
Types of fraud. Credit card fraud Created with Sketch. Even though the law protects you against such activities, here are some common warning signs of credit card fraud that can help you protect yourself: Wrong charges on your bank statements.
Mistakes on your credit report. A temporary hold placed by your bank on your card or account. Fraudulent emails Created with Sketch. See Examples. Instant messaging IM attack Created with Sketch. Phishing Created with Sketch. See examples Created with Sketch. Please click the link below to update your Account access Log in to fedex. Thank you for choosing FedEx. Subject: Pay your Fedex invoice online. Cybersecurity expert: Defense isn't perfect in this game. Cybersecurity expert on why ransomware attacks are becoming more common.
Watch how a social engineering hack works. But before you mindlessly click on that text message that looks like it's from FedEx, take a second look because it could be a scam. Some people around the country are receiving text messages that show a supposed tracking code and link to "set delivery preferences.
The link directs people to a fake Amazon listing and then asks them to take a customer satisfaction survey, according to HowToGeek. After answering a couple questions, the scam then asks for personal information and a credit card number to claim a free gift. The Duxbury Police Department in Massachusetts warned of the scam on Twitter, writing, "When in doubt about a tracking number go to the main website of the shipping company and search the tracking number yourself.
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What else am I agreeing to pay for? Blog Topics:. Scam Tags: Phishing Scams. Comments sshirai February 20, reply. FTC Staff February 20, reply. February 23, reply. Nighthawke February 20, reply. Toniwesley13 February 20, reply. I receive notices for a PKG all the time!! So do I. Terp64 August 7, reply. One Red flag is the English is bad! YaYa06 August 15, reply. Termite August 17, reply. I get the same darn message from a guy named Fred, but he uses a different phone number.
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Sc February 20, reply. One of Many February 20, reply. FTC rocks! Thank you! Jdubb February 20, reply. I get all these texts all the time I never respond. Crystal DeKalb February 20, reply. Annie February 20, reply. Always sceptical February 20, reply. True also with some game sites with a come on, "free trial. MontyDon't use February 21, reply. Anteek February 21, reply. Gus February 22, reply. Success Point C February 25, reply.
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