How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice
Phishing emails can often have real consequences for people who give scammers their information, including identity theft. And they might harm the reputation of the companies they’re spoofing.
Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice
Dec 30, 2024 · We’re living in the data age. The things we do on our phones and computers, on our internet-enabled smart devices, and on websites leave a trail of our activities and our …
The best way to protect your information from scammers?
Jul 17, 2023 · Scammers know how valuable your personal and financial information is — and they’ll do or say almost anything to get it. What can you do to keep it safe? The best way to protect your info from scammers is to recognize a phishing scam, but how do you know what to look for? Here’s an example.
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Phishing scams can be hard to spot | Consumer Advice
Dec 11, 2024 · Scammers love a good disguise. One day they show up texting you about a delivery you missed, the next they say you need to sort an issue with your Netflix account. Here’s how to avoid these phishing scams.
Don’t take the bait on phishing scams | Consumer Advice
Sep 4, 2024 · The message looks real. But is it? Your first instinct might be to click to solve your problems. Don’t click. There’s likely nothing wrong. Instead, it might be a phishing scam. That’s when scammers pose as well-known companies to get you to give up sensitive information via text or email. A phishing email might:
Phishing: Don’t take the bait | Consumer Advice
Mar 6, 2019 · The FTC’s new infographic, developed with the American Bankers Association Foundation, offers tips to help you recognize the bait, avoid the hook, and report phishing scams.
Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Jan 17, 2025 · The scammy text might show a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe and include a link that takes you to a page to enter your bank or credit card info — but it’s a phishing scam.
Scam alert: QR code on an unexpected package | Consumer Advice
Jan 23, 2025 · If you scan the QR code, it could take you to a phishing website that steals your personal information, like credit card numbers or usernames and passwords. It could also download malware onto your phone and give hackers access to your device.
Scams | Consumer Advice
The emails want you to click a link that takes you to a scam website that only looks like the official site — but it’s not. If you pay to “enroll” or “renew” your TSA PreCheck, you may not even …