Protect Yourself from Scammers

Debbie Roney Smith on

Scams are on the rise; in 2020, over $2.3 billion in losses were reported due to imposter scams. Imposter scams were the most commonly reported category followed swiftly by online shopping scams. Read the tips below to protect yourself:

  1. Be careful when asked to install apps or software; always check that the app/software is reputable.
  2. Never pay anything over the phone.
  3. Be wary of false urgency; scammers often ask you to act immediately. 
  4. Don’t click on links in emails unless you know who they’re from. Phishing scams often try to send ‘free’ coupons or masquerade themselves as reputable services (such as Netflix).
  5. If it’s offered, make use of multi-factor authentication for any important accounts.