Phishing for Relief—Overcoming Scams in the 21st Century

Phishing for Relief—Overcoming Scams in the 21st Century

Your bank will never call youVerywell Mind / Getty ImagesConsider this likely familiar scenario: It’s 9 am on a Tuesday, and you open your work email to start your day. One of the first messages in your inbox is from Bank of America and says, “Someone tried to log into your Bank Account from an unfamiliar device, and we need to add some extra security precautions to keep you safe.” Oh no, you think, someone tried to hack me! You dutifully click …

Protect yourself from phishing scams

Do you feel like you’re getting more emails from strangers than messages from people you actually know? These unexpected messages are often phishing scams trying to steal your money and personal information. FTC data shows that email was the top method scammers used to contact people in 2024. To help you avoid these scams, here’s what to […]

Si vis pacem, para bellum – If you want peace, prepare war! Hackers, scams and YOU. Some discussion. | Fr. Z's Blog

Just lately, I’ve had a number of emails telling me things like: “My email was hacked, so here is my new address.” “My credit card info was stolen, so I have to change my donation method.” “Someone I know got … Read More →