Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
How Not to Get Taken by a Phishing Scam: In a world where we’re more likely than not waiting for a late package or bank deposit, scam artists try to prey on our anxiety and distraction.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Delco leaders mull an appeal after judge upholds 6.5 million DELCORA deal: The pending sale of the county wastewater system to Aqua Pennsylvania is at the center of a long-running, will-they-won’t-they political feud.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Seven cybersecurity predictions for 2021: Not much has changed when it comes to internet security as we step foot in 2021 and these seven cybersecurity predictions will shape our lives this year: Remote workers will be the focus of …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Netflix scam: These are the warning signs to look out for: Users of streaming service Netflix have been urged to be wary of a scam phishing email offering a year’s free subscription. This is what you need to know. What does the scam look like? The email, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
3 Email Hacking Techniques to Watch In 2021: By Adrien Gendre, Chief Product & Services Officer, Vade Secure Ransomware hobbled businesses in 2020, while COVID-19 spawned an endless stream of cyberattacks. What both have in common is email. With …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Massive fraud campaign sees millions vanish from online bank accounts: Researchers have uncovered an extensive fraud campaign that saw millions of dollars drained from victims’ online bank accounts. The operation was discovered by experts at IBM Trusteer, the IT giant’s …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Guard your personal information. Crooks pretending to be from companies you do business with may call or send an email, claiming they need to verify your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something and know who you are sending payment to. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.