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What type of events do scammers use to garner donations for a false cause?
Tragedies, Medical Needs, Heroic Acts
What are the signs of a Phishing email?
generic/no greeting, misspellings, unofficial "From" addresses, unfamiliar webpages, misleading hyperlinks
What is Personal Identifiable Information, or PII?
Any information that can link to a persons identity, either by itself or with slightly more information
What is the reasoning behind targeting elders for financial exploitation?
They are vulnerable to Social Engineering and manipulation
If a person attempts to walk into an unauthorized location without scanning their credentials, what is this called?
Tailgating
What popular crowdfunding website is commonly used in Charitable Donation scams?
GoFundMe
What is an ATM "Trapdoor"?
A blockage put on the cash dispenser of an ATM to stop customers from receiving the money they withdrew
What is an example of Generic PII?
Email address, Phone number, Email address, Criminal history, Employment history
What are some red flags to look for with Elder Exploitation?
Sudden changes in bank account balances, Unusual purchases, New "friends" or "romantic interests", Increased isolation
What are some poor security practices when it comes to leaving something or someone alone?
leaving key doors open/unlocked, leaving sensitive documents around, letting visitors wander without an escort
How can you spot a potentially fake GoFundMe campaign?
Vagueness in purpose, No Updates on the campaign, Urgency in need
What is the unintended effect of Card Cracking?
The victim becomes an accomplice, reporting their card as stolen despite willingly giving the scammer their card information
What is an example of Sensitive PII?
Credit Card numbers, Bank Account Numbers, SSN, Passport numbers, Drivers license numbers, Medical history, health insurance info, student records, fingerprints, retina cans, facial images, Full name, home address
Why might a scammer pose as a Technical Support Professional?
To gather the victim's login information or have them download malware
What Facilities areas could be cause for security concerns?
Poor lighting, Broken cameras, damaged locks/card readers
How much money will GoFundMe refund if a campaign is found to be a scam?
$1,000
If a CAPTCHA appears and asks the user to do the keyboard combination of "Windows+R", what should the user do?
Exit the website and mark it as a scam if possible.
Fun Fact: Sean King was almost a victim of a CAPTCHA scam!
What is an example of a tactic used to attempt an Account Takeover?
Credential Stuffing, Phishing/Social Engineering, Malware, SIM Swapping, Man-in-the-Middle Attacks, MFA Fatigue/Push Spam, AI-Powered Attacks, Brute Force Attacks
What are the red flags to look for with Tech Support Scams
Immediate need to fix, with a fee, unverified caller number
You receive a call where the caller ID says it's your local internet provider. When you pick up they ask you to confirm account number and your mothers maiden name. Is this a scam?
Yes! Scammers will regularly disguise their caller ID as something else to get people to pick up when they wouldn't otherwise.
In 2017, a couple fabricated a story about a homeless veteran who spent his last $20 on buying them gas while they were stranded. How much money did this GoFundMe scam raise before being found to be a scam?
$400,000
What is it called when a scammer sends a small package to someone's address to confirm their address and use their name for fake reviews online?
A Brush Scam
What is the most common way hackers may use an AI-Powered Attack
Make a deepfake voice or video of a loved one or trusted official asking for PII
What are some Red Flags that point to your Credit Card or Debit Card being compromised?
Unfamiliar transactions, Calls from bank about said transactions, Small transactions that could be a test, lack of statements being received
You receive a call from the "Tax Mediation and Resolution Agency" saying you owe back taxes. How should you respond?
Hang up immediately and verify the number