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Common scams and how not to fall for them.
Scams!7
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This happens to everyone.
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IRS calls, threatens arrest, requests $ or gift cards.
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Family member traveling, needs money NOW.
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Facebook friend "refriends" you & sends weird links or comments.
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"I know what you do online." with past password as 'proof.'
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Your computer is infected, call us now!
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Love interests in other countries who need money.
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General email faking and nonsense.
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• Phishing• Malware• "Joe job"• Ransomware• Spam
Some vocabulary
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1. Sense of urgency2. Odd payment requests3. Voice/images of authority4. Playing on emotions/fears
Similarities
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• Your bank• Kimball Library• Local police• Me!
Not sure? Feel free to ask…
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General guidelines
• Call back any institution using a phone number you look up yourself.
• Be careful looking up tech support numbers.
• No legitimate business gets paid in gift cards or money orders.
• The IRS never calls you. Neither does tech support.
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For your computer or phone
• Know that phone numbers, email addresses, and Facebook accounts can be spoofed.
• Get to know your antivirus software and how it alerts you to problems.
• Do your software updates regularly, including Flash.
• When in doubt, turn it off and on again.
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What questions do you have?