Apple Calendar Invite Scam

Apple Calendar Invite Scam

Apple Calendar Invite Scam An Apple a Day Won’t Keep This Phish Away In this week’s scam,  you receive an email for an Apple iCloud Calendar invitation. The invitation is sent from a genuine Apple email address and appears to be related to a purchase invoice....
Tax Phishing Scam

Tax Phishing Scam

A Taxing Phishing / Smishing Scam. Cybercriminals are targeting taxpayers in the US state of California by sending text messages that look like they’re from the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), a state tax agency. The message claims that your tax refund has been approved...
IT Department Scam / Help Desk Scam

IT Department Scam / Help Desk Scam

IT or Help Desk Scam This Isn’t the Help Desk You’re Looking For. Let’s say you receive an unexpected call on Microsoft Teams, an app for voice calls, sending messages, and video chats. The call is from a user named “IT SUPPORT” or “Help Desk.” This user’s...
Email Survey Scam

Email Survey Scam

Watch out for this new email survey scam. you get an email that looks like it’s from a trusted brand, such as Costco or AAA. The email promises a free gift if you fill out a short survey and pay a small shipping fee so that the gift can be delivered to you. The email...
Package Scam Alert

Package Scam Alert

You may be familiar with QR codes. They are square black and white barcodes that you can scan with your phone’s camera to be instantly directed to a website or mobile app. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can use QR codes to their advantage. This scam begins when you...
Don’t Fall for This Instagram Scam

Don’t Fall for This Instagram Scam

Cybercriminals are using a clever trick to target Instagram users. You receive an email that looks like an official security alert from Instagram that claims that someone tried to log in to your account. The email contains instructions to “Report this user” and...