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It’s Tax Scam Season!
Tax scam season is upon us. Will you file taxes for the first time this year? Maybe this is your second or third time. Whether you’re new to the process, or a veteran, you should know some 1040 Defense! Here are some pointers to help you outsmart scammers: Use reputable tax prep services. Attackers use [Read More]
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week | January 28 to February 1
It’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. Identity thieves and tax scammers LOVE tax season. They steal social security numbers to claim tax refunds, apply for loans, even get jobs. Save yourself time and headaches by becoming familiar with the tax process and some common tactics that criminals use to steal your information. The National Cybersecurity [Read More]
ITS Security Alert: Email Scam
Members of the UNCG community are being targeted by a social-engineering attack that consists of conversational emails which appear to be from senior UNCG personnel and administrators. These are hand-crafted attacks in which criminals impersonate the officials, and direct the victim to purchase retail gift cards. Unfortunately, these types of scams have cost UNCG employees [Read More]
Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing Scams!
Do you know how to recognize phishing emails? Some of the common signs to look for include: Creating a sense of urgency: Attackers want to make you panic so that you are more likely to make a mistake. Example: Subject of email is “Urgent: Your Accounts Needs Updating” Asking for personal info: An attacker’s goal is [Read More]
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