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Business Email Compromise – Don't Become a Victim

| 6/6/24 1:00 PM
4 minute read

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is an email-based social engineering attack. Companies who conduct frequent wire or ACH transfers are often targeted, however many different business types may fall victim to this scam. Corporate or publicly available email accounts of executives or high-level employees related to finance, or involved with wire transfer payments, are either spoofed or compromised through key loggers or phishing..

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Protecting Taxpayers: IRS Kicks Off Annual Campaign with Warning About Phishing and Smishing Scams

| 4/12/24 9:38 AM
3 minute read 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched its annual "Dirty Dozen" list with a caution for taxpayers to stay alert to evolving phishing and smishing (SMS phishing) scams aimed at obtaining sensitive taxpayer information. Given the increasing frequency of email and text scams targeting individuals and businesses, the IRS has emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant against these deceptive tactics. These fraudulent..

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Protecting Your Heart and Wallet: Recognizing and Preventing Romance Scams

| 2/14/24 11:00 AM
4 minute read 

Finding your perfect match on a dating site can be thrilling. But beware, there are individuals out there who may take advantage of your emotions and trust. Romance scams are a real concern, occurring daily on social media, dating websites, and apps. These scams can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. In this blog post, we will explore what romance scams are, share insightful statistics, and provide actionable tips..

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