Scammers calling? The best thing to do is
Just Hang Up!
What you should NEVER do:
• Never let someone dial into your computer
• Never give out your Social Security #
• Never use a public wi-fi
• Never "wire" money to a stranger
• Never click a link in an email from a stranger
• Never give out your bank account information over the phone What you CAN do:
• Install, enable & update anti-virus software
• Make sure shopping websites are secure with "https" NOT "http" • Tell the caller you are busy and will call them back
• Protect your passwords & PIN#s
• AARP helpline 877-908-3360
• Just Hang Up!
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Common Phone Scams
Known and Current Scams Computers
• We are from your City Fire Department. Would • Hello, this is Microsoft. We have been alerted that you like to make a donation to guarantee consis- your computer has been hacked. We can help you with that.
• Hello, you have been chosen for a free medical • They ask for access to the computer and hold it for alert systems. ransom.
• This is the Internal Revenue Service. We have • Hello this is Windows calling, we have been alerted uncovered that you are due a refund / you have a that your files are about to expire. We can help you small amount due which we can take care of today. with that.
We just need your intormation. • We can dial in remotely and update them for you. • We have been given your name by your friend,
Prizes
John Doe. He is stranded here because his wallet
was stolen while on vacation. He is hoping you • Congratulations! You've won a free cruise to the will help him get home. Bahamas! To claim your reward all we need is your credit card information.
Banking • Congratulations, you are a prime customer and • We have been informed that you are looking for a qualify for a free trip to Orlando. loan, (business, home, student). • You won a $100 reward card! • Your VISA/MasterCard has been reported as stolen (or
cancelled). Give us your # and we will double check.
• This is your bank, we have noticed a large with-
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