Scammers are good at triggering emotional responses. They know that if they can scare, confuse, or stress you out, you may be more likely to take quick action without thinking it through. Be wary of any phone call, email, or text message with a strong sense of urgency and insistence on immediate action. The first step in protecting yourself and your financial security is to STOP and THINK.
Stop. Look. Think. Red flags are usually there if you know what to look for.
Don’t give hackers a vulnerability to exploit – update everything!
Enable a digital bodyguard for your online accounts.
And why you should use a password manager.
Your actions are your greatest defense against cybercriminals. Follow these digital habits to stay safe online.
For Cindy Shogry-Raimer, vice president and director of Community Development at Greylock, fraud is a topic she’s well-versed in. She, and others at Greylock’s Community Empowerment Center, routinely lead discussions on fraud and ways to stay safe.
Fall is almost here and that means cooler nights, leaves changing color and an increase in cyber-attacks and fraud incidents. That’s right, as the leaves are falling down, the criminal activity seems to ramp up.
