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Joining 7 News Melbourne, CyberCX's Shameela Gonzalez warned that not only are scams on the rise, but scammers are consistently trying to innovate and find new tactics and methods to deceive Australians.   "It's important to remember that a scammer's ultimate motivation is to manipulate people, and for financial theft," said Shameela. "So it's not surprising that they're often using text message and email as their mode of communication, and arming it with some kind of alert that gives people a sense of urgency."   Shameela said that anyone can fall victim to a scam at any given point in time, so it's critical that people are educated to be aware of new and evolving types of scams, and it's important that they report them. "The more information the government, banks and telecommunications providers have on scams, the better chance they have at circumventing them."

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How to Avoid Scams: Unsolicited Payments. Scammers are everywhere, and even the most vigilant can fall for new tactics. Posing as legitimate companies or creating a sense of urgency, they can be convincing. In our latest blog, learn how to identify and avoid scams demanding unsolicited payments. Stay safe and protect your money! https://t.ly/UFKW6

In 2023, Americans lost nine billion dollars to fraud like the phone scam shown here. Sadly, the number of phone scams like these are steadily increasing. Safeguard your family by establishing a family code word – only known to family members. Verify that code word the caller before taking any action. See video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYBEM65i #MemberFDIC #BankingAndBeyond #familycodeword

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📞 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀! 📞 🎁 In today’s video, we’re 𝘸𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱 our Spencer’s Two Cents video series just in time for the holiday season. And what better way to finish it off than by tackling those 𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 phone scams that can steal your hard-earned money! From the 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺 to the 𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺, scammers are getting more creative using tools like AI. Stay alert for: ⚠️ Urgent requests ⚠️ Personal info requests ⚠️ Unusual payment methods ⚠️ Spoofed caller IDs Before you 𝘶𝘯𝘸𝘳𝘢𝘱 that next phone call, make sure it's not a scam! 📞 Watch the video for all the details! 🎥👇 Thanks for joining us for this series—stay safe, stay smart, and don't let scammers steal your holiday joy (or your money)! 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘥 𝘢𝘵 https://lnkd.in/gCVZaD25. #PhoneScams #WolfRiverCommunityBank #ProtectYourMoney #HolidaySeason #FinancialTips #SpencersTwoCents #FraudPrevention

Some great warning signs to be aware of and add one more to the list: If an email sends “updated” payment instructions, whether it’s a wire or ACH, always confirm with a phone call.

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Every minute counts when it comes to financial fraud! In just 30 days, our vigilant customer care team identified and intercepted 18 fraudulent cases of targeting customers of a leading financial institution. Real money. Real people. Real risks prevented. The scammers are getting smarter, but we're staying one step ahead: • Creating convincing look-alike accounts • Targeting unsuspecting customers • Operating across multiple platforms • Moving quickly to avoid detection But here's the good news: with 24/7 monitoring and rapid response protocols, we're helping financial institutions protect their customers and their reputation. Swipe through to see how our team turned vigilance into victory. Key Highlight: Not a single customer lost money to these scams thanks to quick intervention and coordinated reporting. Is your organization equipped to handle the rising tide of social media fraud? Let's discuss in the comments below. #NetImpact #FinancialSafety #FraudPrevention #DigitalSecurity #RealRisks #CustomerProtection #ScamAlert #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaFraud #24x7Security #StayVigilant #CustomerCare

Technology does make it easier for fraudsters... Telephone fraud has evolved over the last 20 years: Fraudsters can spoof phone numbers, automate calls and make “robo” calls. Always verify the incoming caller’s identity by making an outgoing call. Read more in our latest bulletin: https://lnkd.in/g8pNBQwy #FPM2024