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AI-powered deception: The sneaky macOS malware masquerading as your next video call Artificial intelligence is making life easier for cybercriminals, allowing them to create elaborate scams to trick people. Kurt the Cyberguy explains how to protect yourself.

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December 2024 Newsletter

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Another sneaky scam to watch out for...

Your email didn’t expire; it’s just another sneaky scam Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated ways to lure unsuspecting victims, and some are impersonating an email help desk or support team.

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September 2024 Newsletter

10 tips for how to avoid a scam:

1. Scammers pretend to be from the government or an organization you know.

2. Scammers tend to tell you there is a problem or a prize involving money.

3. Scammers pressure you to take immediate action before you have time to think.

4. Scammers will tell you to pay them in a specific way such as gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or even send you a fake check to deposit.

5. Never give your personal or financial information to anyone over the phone or email that you were not expecting to hear from.

6. Block unwanted calls, text messages, and emails.

7. If you get an email or text message from a company you do business with and you think it’s real, it’s still best not to click on any links. Instead, contact them using a website you know is trustworthy.

8. Look for misspelled words and grammatical errors contained in any messages.

9. Look at the email address and/or phone number from which you received the message from to help determine if it could potentially be from a scammer.

10. Before taking any action, talk to someone you trust.

If you have been victimized by scammers, contact your local law enforcement agency or the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at: 205-670-6000