Prize & Sweepstakes Scams
If you receive a message from someone you don’t recognize congratulating you for winning a free prize or sweepstakes, it’s likely a scam.
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Since the pandemic began, we’ve started seeing COVID-19-related scams, from information being stolen from vaccine cards to fake stimulus checks.
Phishing emails and phone calls from spoof numbers are becoming increasingly common as scammers come up with ways to pass off as trusted organizations.
Similar to other fraud alert scams, some of our iQ customers have received calls on spoof numbers that match ours, with callers falsely identifying themselves as the iQ Fraud Department.
If you receive a phone call from “the IRS” that doesn’t seem quite right, it may be a tax-related scam in an attempt to get your banking information.
Ever purchased something from an online shop only to never actually receive it? Scammers are now creating fake e-commerce stores to swindle consumers.
As cryptocurrency grows in popularity, more scams pop up, often involving fake prizes, contests, giveaways, or early investment opportunities.
As a reminder, we will never ask you to click a link or share account info through a text message.
Avoid accessing your account from a shared computer or over an unsecured or public Wi-Fi network that’s easy to hack.
Make sure to update your computer software regularly to ensure you have the best protection in place to protect against emerging threats.
One of the best ways to protect yourself from cybersecurity threats is by using antivirus and antimalware software from a reliable company.
One of the best and easiest ways to prevent fraud is to review your account online and look for any unusual activity or unauthorized transactions.
Change your online credentials often and consider investing in a password manager tool such as LastPass to protect your accounts.
Receive digital alerts on your account balance, get reminders about upcoming bills, and monitor suspicious transactions.
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