Scam of The Week

A Gift Card Scam occurs when a scammer tricks you into buying prepaid cards or gift cards and then have you share the information on the back of the cards with them. Why? Because they are easy to purchase and nearly impossible to trace or refund and can be treated as cash.

As awareness about phishing emails grows, cybercriminals are adapting and turning to alternative platforms to deceive their targets. One such platform being exploited is Microsoft Teams, a widely used messaging and communication tool in many organizations.

As the holiday season winds down, cybercriminals persist in targeting holidaymakers with a deceptive scheme. This elaborate scam commences with a phishing email and an attachment masquerading as a hotel invoice

Callback phishing involves a deceptive tactic where phishing emails prompt individuals to call a specified number instead of clicking on a link. These emails typically masquerade as false notifications, urging recipients to rectify an apparent error by placing a call. A recent instance mimicking Disney+, a popular streaming service, exemplifies this strategy.