Jackie here. Tax season is over, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t still at risk for tax  scams. The FTC recently issued a warning about fake IRS calls that are tricking consumers into paying money they owe via prepaid cards. Be aware of this scam and keep yourself safe. The Scam This scam has been […]

Jackie here. I take comfort in knowing that my ATM has a daily withdrawal limit. I feel secure knowing that should my account become compromised, only a few hundred could be taken (while this is still a lot of money, it is much better than the alternative of having the entire account drained). A scary […]

Jackie here. Do you buy or sell on eBay? If so, watch out for this scam. The Better Business Bureau is warning eBay sellers about new tactic scammers are using to get valuable goods without spending a dime. This scam could prove devastating if you sell high dollar items; be careful and protect yourself by […]

Jackie here. If you love Netflix as much as I do, you’d be pretty worried if you got an email from the company indicating a problem with your account. You might even take immediate steps to fix the problem, which may in fact make you vulnerable to ID theft due to the latest phishing scam. […]

Jackie here. If you have a landline telephone, be on the lookout for this recent scam. It’s similar to a phishing scam, but much scarier since victims have every reason to think they are actually talking to their credit card company. Keep reading for the details. The Scam This scam starts with a call from […]

Jackie here. Recently the FBI issued a warning about criminals using photo sharing sites to spread malicious software and commit fraud. The criminals are using online auction and sale sites to advertise vehicles or other items. They don’t include a picture with the listing and instead provide a link to see pictures in an online […]

Matt here, with the AllClear Investigation team. Most people are well aware of the variety of phishing scams out there.  “Phishing” is attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication or over the phone. A popular financial institution being used for […]

Tamara here, with the AllClear Investigation team. Scammers will try anything to get you to fall prey to their attack. Whether it’s online, by mail, or over the phone, the experience is never a pleasurable one. It seems there is also a time where certain types of scams spike, such as the Tech Support telephone […]

Allison here.  If you get a pop up that says it is from the FBI and you need to pay $100 or $200 to have your computer unlocked, don’t pay the fee! The pop up is a virus, a scam, and the FBI would never employ such a tactic, so paying the fine won’t get […]

Allison here, with AllClear ID. Awhile back we warned of a scam targeting vehicle shoppers on Edmunds. Now those of you thinking of making purchase on Craigslist anytime soon need to exercise caution. There is a scam going on involving Google Checkout and those who wish to make purchases out of state. If you fall […]