05/06/2026
PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMS!
Protect yourself from scams by never paying with gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency, and being skeptical of urgent, unexpected requests for personal information. Scammers often impersonate banks, government officials, or trusted companies to steal passwords and money. Independently verify requests by contacting companies directly, not through provided links.
Key Warning Signs and Tactics
Urgency & Threats: Scammers pressure you to act immediately, often threatening legal action, account suspension, or immediate payment.
Unsolicited Contact: Be wary of unexpected calls, texts, or emails, even if they look legitimate.
Too Good to Be True: Offers promising large sums of money, high returns on investment, or free prizes are almost always fake.
Advanced AI: Scammers use artificial intelligence to clone voices or fake images of loved ones in trouble.
How to Protect Yourself
Never Pay Immediately: Scammers often insist on payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
Don't Click Links: Do not click links or open attachments in unexpected emails or text messages.
Verify Independently: If a company, such as your bank, contacts you, do not use the contact information they provide. Instead, look up the official phone number or website to verify.
Secure Accounts: Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication.
Check for Errors: Look for typos, poor grammar, or slightly altered web addresses in communication.
