Millions of TikTok users receive security notifications every year, but not every warning is legitimate. Cybercriminals have started exploiting users’ fear of losing their accounts by sending alarming messages claiming that their TikTok account has been hacked. These fake security alerts are part of an ongoing phishing campaign designed to steal TikTok login credentials, verification…
Scammers are increasingly impersonating U.S. government agencies to steal personal and financial information. One of the latest schemes involves messages claiming to be from the “Department of the Treasury Disbursement from Federal Benefits Access Center.” These messages often promise a tax refund, Treasury disbursement, stimulus payment, or unclaimed federal benefit. If you’ve received an email,…
Have you recently received an unexpected call or text from a 672 area code? While the 672 area code is a legitimate telephone area code serving parts of British Columbia, Canada, scammers can spoof (fake) virtually any phone number, including those with a 672 area code, to trick people into answering calls or responding to…
Have you recently received a phone call, text message, voicemail, or email from someone claiming to be from American Tax Advisors or American Tax Consultants? If so, you may be wondering whether the communication is legitimate or part of a scam. The good news is that not every message using these names is fraudulent. However,…
Have you received a call from 407-612-7120 claiming to be from Bank of America? If so, exercise caution. Reports indicate that this number has been used in a Bank of America impersonation (vishing) scam, where scammers attempt to trick people into revealing sensitive financial information or transferring money. Is 407-612-7120 a Legitimate Bank of America…
Debt settlement can be a legitimate way for some consumers to negotiate lower payments with creditors. Unfortunately, scammers know that financial stress makes people more likely to respond to offers promising fast debt relief. That is why phishing emails claiming to offer a “National Debt Settlement” program have become increasingly common. If you’ve recently received…
If you’ve recently received an email claiming your McAfee subscription has been renewed and that your bank account or credit card will soon be charged, you may be wondering whether it is genuine. In many cases, these emails are not from McAfee at all. They are part of a widespread phishing and refund scam designed…
Have you recently received a Public Safety Crime Center (PSCC) letter in the mail claiming your vehicle is at risk of theft unless you activate a “complimentary” anti-theft tracking service? If so, you’re not alone. Many consumers have reported receiving official-looking letters from an organization calling itself the Public Safety Crime Center (PSCC) shortly after…
Have you received a text message claiming to be from ParkingEye saying you owe a parking charge? Before clicking any links or making a payment, stop and verify the message. Scammers are sending fraudulent SMS messages that impersonate ParkingEye to steal payment card details, personal information, and money. These phishing (smishing) texts often create a…
