Jan 2, 2024 | posted by Jason Nugent
Grandparents Scam
You receive a call or text message from someone impersonating a grandchild or loved one asking for money to help with an emergency and providing instructions on where to send the money. These callers “spoof” the caller ID to make an incoming call appear to be coming from a trusted source. Scammers can now use artificial intelligence technology to mimic the voices of loved ones and attempt to convince you they’re in distress.
Capital One Impersonation
You’re contacted by someone claiming to be from Capital One, or any other financial institution, regarding fraudulent activity on your account and asking you to transfer money or send a payment somewhere else. When in doubt, end all communication with the scammer and call the number listed on the back of your debit or credit card.
Business Email Compromise Scam
You receive an email from a vendor requesting you to send money to a different account. The email looks legitimate, but it could be from a fraudster who got access to your vendor’s network.
Gift Card Scam
You’re contacted by someone claiming to be from Capital One, or any other financial institution, regarding fraudulent activity on your account and asking you to transfer money or send a payment somewhere else. When in doubt, end all communication with the scammer and call the number listed on the back of your debit or credit card.
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