You’re in a hurry. You go to type “associatedbank.com” into your browser, but your finger slips — you leave out a letter. The page loads anyway. It looks close enough. You don’t think twice. That one missing letter is all it takes. What...
The Email That Shouldn’t Have Fooled Anyone (But Almost Did) Last week, an email landed in a client inbox with the subject line: “Reminder: Complete with Docusign: Outstanding Remittance Advise & Inv. xslx.” At first glance, it checked every box...
Quick Response (QR) codes have become increasingly convenient for accessing information and making transactions, but this convenience has also opened doors for scammers. Malicious QR codes can be easily generated and placed over legitimate ones in public places,...
Engaging in home improvement projects can be exciting, but it’s also an area where homeowners are vulnerable to scams. Dishonest contractors often prey on homeowners by offering suspiciously low bids or claiming to have leftover materials from a previous job in...
Purchasing a used vehicle can be a cost-effective alternative to buying new, but it also comes with the risk of encountering various scams. One common tactic is “curbstoning,” where unlicensed dealers pose as private sellers to avoid regulations and hide...
Unfortunately, the goodwill and generosity of individuals are often exploited by unscrupulous individuals who operate fake charities. These scams tend to proliferate, especially in the aftermath of natural disasters or during holiday seasons when people are more...
