Scam
A fraudulent or deceptive act or operation
What is a scam?
Scammers pretend to be from Medicare, medicaid, or insurance companies to steal personal information
What is an insurance scam?
Scammers often ask for information, like you social security number or bank details
What is personal information?
Common tactics of tech support scams
What is popup alerts, email links, calls, payments?
It has been reported that 73% of US adults or three quarters of Americans have experienced some kind of online scam. They have also found that it not only affects the older population but all age groups at some point.
What are the statistics of a scam?
Scammers claim there's a problem with the victim’s computer and offer to “fix” it for a fee or remote access.
What is tech support scams?
You should always do this before clicking links or sending money
What is verify information?
Common tactics for bank scams
What is suspicious text or email, fake bank websites, calls, and messages?
Online scammers making fraudulent charges on their credit or debit cards
What is the most common scam reported?
Scammers impersonate banks or financial institutions to gain access to accounts.
What is bank scams?
Making sure to log out of websites after being used especially if they are on a public computer such as one in the library.
What is securing personal information?
Common tactics for insurance scams
What is ai robocalls, text/emails with links, and door to door?
The most important habit to avoid scams
What is staying alert and informed?
Scams that urge you to click on a link to avoid service interruption
What is a text or email link?
Making a password unique rather than using your first or last name
What is a strong password?
When getting a scam call what response is the caller waiting for
What is yes?
Messages with strange links
What are scam links?
Scammers might claim they’re from Medicare or a healthcare organization, offering to review your coverage or provide free equipment. Medicare does not send representatives to your home without an appointment.
What is a door to door scam?
Checking for new information on scams
What is staying informed on new scams?
Scammers usually send this in the message
What is an urgent link?