by Kyle Kerskie | Apr 21, 2023 | Fraud and Scams
Scammers putting glue into ATM machines? ATMs have been a major target of criminals for as long as they’ve been around. It’s no surprise that publicly available cash dispensers are going to draw criminal interest, as there are thousands of ATM theft victims each year....
by Kyle Kerskie | Apr 5, 2023 | Devices
Phishing emails are a common tactic used by scammers to trick or deceive people into performing certain actions. Criminals will send fraudulent emails that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as banks, government agencies, or well-known companies to get...
by Carrie Kerskie | Oct 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
What exactly is ransomware? If you’ve ever watched an action movie from the 90’s, there’s a good chance you may have heard the term ransom before. Except this time, the criminals haven’t kidnapped the main character’s daughter, they’ve taken over your website If you...
by Carrie Kerskie | Oct 18, 2022 | Privacy
What exactly is Identity Theft? The name says it all—while identity theft itself is a relatively broad term, it’s used to denote the act of stealing an individual’s personal information without their consent or acknowledgement, typically resulting in unlawful...
by Carrie Kerskie | Feb 10, 2014 | Identity Theft, Privacy Tips & Tricks
TIPS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY THEFT Use a credit card, not a debit card. You have less liability and the money is not taken directly out of your bank account. Have two credit cards, one with a lower limit for monthly purchases and one with a higher...