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26

Jan

Zelle Scam Alert

Posted by Web Services  Published in Consumer Fraud, Member Safety Measures

Protect yourself from Zelle fraud. Read about the scam and measures you can take to avoid mistakes.

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Tags: scams, Zelle

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9

Dec

Not all help is helpful – scam alert

Posted by Web Services  Published in Consumer Fraud, Member Information, Member Safety Measures

Unsolicited help requiring remote accesss to your computer is a common scam that can lead to compromised accounts.

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Tags: fraud, scams

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31

Mar

Avoiding Coronavirus Scams

Posted by Web Services  Published in Consumer Fraud, Member Information

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surround the Coronavirus.  The Federal Trade Commission has put together some tips to help avoid scams.  It’s important to remain diligent in protecting yourself from being taken advantage of.   Important Tips from the Federal Trade Commission Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Scammers are using illegal robocalls to […]

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Tags: Coronavirus, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, scams

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27

Feb

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Scams

Posted by Web Services  Published in Consumer Fraud, Member Information, Member Safety Measures

Scammers are stealing money from unwary consumers through P2P apps where you can easily transfer money to another person. Learn more and how to protect yourself in this article.

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Tags: P2P, Peer-to-peer, scams

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31

Jan

Super Bowl Sunday Scam Highlights

Posted by Web Services  Published in Member Safety Measures

Scammers are out to get your hard earned cash by offering Super Bowl tickets, streaming, hotspots, and apps.

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Tags: scams, super bowl

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2

Feb

Education and Awareness

Posted by Web Services  Published in Member Safety Measures, Resources

ELGA has contracted with Digital Defense Inc. to bring our members a wealth of FREE training, education and awareness modules concerning your digital safety. The content is designed for quick, informative reading full of useful tips. Take a look at the topics that are included: Online Shopping ATM Safety Banking Myths Home Firewalls Home Computer […]

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Tags: avoid fraud, digital defense, education, fraud, identity theft, phishing, safety, scams

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26

Jan

Fake Checks and Your Account

Posted by Web Services  Published in Consumer Fraud, Member Information, Member Safety Measures

Please use caution when selling items via Craigslist or other means where a face-to-face transaction is not required, as there has been an increase recently in transactions via these channels. For instance, if you have posted an item for sale on Craigslist, you may receive an email or text from an unknown person who expresses […]

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Tags: checks, craigslist, fraud, scams

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30

Nov

Cyber Monday Email Scams

Posted by Web Services  Published in Consumer Fraud, Email Fraud, Member Information

Cyber Monday promises a ton of deals for the savvy shopper. Scammers know this and they are ready with emails to flood your inbox with false promises. Before you click on that amazing deal you see in your inbox, make sure you’re going to a legitimate page. Do this by hovering over the link and […]

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Tags: email, fraud, scams

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