Scammers are increasingly impersonating the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) through emails, text messages, fake websites, phone calls and social media. These messages can look surprisingly convincing and may use ASIC logos, official-looking documents, employee names and even sender IDs designed to make the communication appear genuine. ASIC has specifically warned about scammers impersonating…
If you have recently received a phone call or voicemail from someone claiming to represent the “American Tax Assistance Office,” “Tax Assistance Office,” “Tax Resolution Office,” or a similar-sounding organization, you may be wondering whether the message is legitimate. These calls are concerning because they often use official-sounding language, urgent warnings, and claims about unresolved…
Have you recently received a suspicious call or text message from a 672 area code? If so, you’re not alone. While the 672 area code is a legitimate Canadian area code serving parts of British Columbia, scammers frequently use caller ID spoofing technology to disguise their real phone numbers and appear more trustworthy. Receiving a…
If you’ve received an email claiming to be from Visa Click to Pay, you may be wondering whether it’s legitimate or part of a phishing scam. The good news is that Visa Click to Pay is a genuine online payment service developed by Visa to make online checkout faster and more secure. However, cybercriminals frequently…
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…
