Gift card scammers are really stepping up their game. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 40,000 people reported losing a whopping $148 million in gift cards to scammers during the first nine months of 2021.
FTC Warns of Gift Card Scams
Netflix Phishing Scam
Watch out for this Netflix text scam.
Five simple rules for spotting a scam
A new scam promises a refund for bad tech support. Don't fall for it.
Police Warn of Sophisticated Phone Scam
A warning about a sophisticated phone scam.
Think before you hit that button
A great point about why you shouldn't engage spammers.
Government Impostor Scams
Learn about government impostor scams and how you can avoid getting taken in one!
A sure sign of a scam
Surefire ways to spot a scam and how not to fall for them.
Tricky Text Scam Messages
Two text phishing scams to watch out for.
Streaming Scammer Indicted
A scheme to steal and resell customer account credentials for popular internet streaming services including Netflix, HBO Max, and Spotify Premium.
Tricky Email Scheme
"I received a sneaky junk email that I thought your Tech Tips readers would want to know about."