Scam Alert: Lost Pets
Lost Pets: When NOT to Share (Trigger warning: images of injured pets below.) Some lost pet posts are actually a type of scam that preys on people’s compassion …
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Scam Watch: Typosquatting
What is “Typosquatting?” Typosquatting is a type of cybercrime in which a common misspelling of a popular web address is registered to a scammer. Examples might be “www.amaazon.com” or “www.googel.com.” …
Accessibility Features on Mobile Devices
Technology has the power to change lives, and for people with disabilities, it can be a real lifeline. One of the most significant technological advances recently has been the development …
Scam Watch: Amazon 3rd Party
Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world, and offers an incredibly wide range of products to its customers. These products are often sold on Amazon not by the …
Scam Watch: Your Computer is Infected
THE “YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED” SCAM A loud noise. Strange images. Your computer is freaking out — but you shouldn’t. Some “Your Computer is Infected” Scam Examples: This type of …
Scam Watch: The Fake Invoice Scam
THE “FAKE INVOICE” SCAM Fake invoice emails are on the rise, especially for businesses. Both small and large businesses can be the victim of these fake invoice scams. …
Scam Watch: Moving Companies
Stop and Read Before You Hire Your Next Moving Company Moving can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, and unfortunately, there are moving company scams that can make the process …
Scam Watch: Wrong Number
Wrong text scams are growing more and more popular with cybercriminals. Since late last year, at least 244 people have lost a combined $42.7 million in crypto investment scams through …
Capstone Wealth Advisors Interviews Laura about Cybersecurity
Learn about cybersecurity and fraud prevention with Laura at Capstone Coffee Conversation.
Scam Watch: One Time Passwords
One Time Passwords are designed to verify or authenticate that a user is who they say they are when it comes to sensitive information on websites or in apps. Some …