Fraudsters impersonating government agencies have higher credibility than traditional phishers or extended warranty schemes. Then, they add a touch of fear to the equation, and victims panic and start to comply with the scammers’ requests. The best defense against any scam is knowledge.
Digital wallets allow users to securely store their debit and credit cards directly in their smart devices, making transactions effortless. Rather than rummaging through a bulky wallet or bag, you can simply tap your smartphone or smartwatch to complete purchases in seconds.
Losing your debit or credit card used to mean days of waiting. No swiping, tapping, or spending until a replacement card arrived in the mail or you took a trip to the branch to have a new one printed. Fortunately, those days are behind you! A smarter solution has rolled out: digital card issuance.
With so much of our personal and professional lives conducted online, ensuring that our sensitive data remains secure is crucial. From shopping online to accessing medical records and completing job applications, we’re putting more of our lives online than we likely realize.
Peer-to-peer payment apps like Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle have made sending money between parties quicker and easier than ever before. But when someone sends you money, is it wise to leave those funds sitting idle in your app account? Or should you move them elsewhere?
As technology continues to grow and evolve, more of our lives move online. This trend also extends to our jobs, especially when it comes to searching for and applying for work. Unfortunately, this shift can lead to eager employment seekers becoming unknowingly targets by scams.
QR codes are commonly used to share information quickly and easily with a simple snap of your phone’s camera. As businesses increasingly rely on this tool to communicate with their customers, criminals are stepping in to abuse these scenarios for their own gain. Learn common scams and ways to protect yourself from potential fraud.
One thing that all small business owners share is that they wear multiple hats. Unlike larger companies that can hire for each specific role, there are a multitude of tasks that rest squarely on your shoulders. Aside from the day-to-day operations of your business, you’re responsible for accounting, marketing, legal, and…cybersecurity.
Imagine logging into your account to make your monthly credit card bill, and you come face-to-face with a slew of charges you did not make or authorize. Your first reaction might be panic, fear, or anger. While emotional reactions are natural, it’s time to act logically and work toward solving the problem.
With the advent of payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, and Zelle, sending and receiving money is now quicker and easier than ever. However, with convenience sometimes comes risk. A new scam is making the rounds that involves sending “accidental” payments to unsuspecting users.
