How to Protect Your Loved One from Fraud With This ONE SIMPLE RULE

by Serenity Senior Care

As technology has advanced over the years, more and more scams have popped up. In fact, there are now so many that some people believe they’ve become an epidemic. Recently, it has been found that targeted phishing emails are being created to steal personal information like credit card numbers, social security numbers, and even your online banking passwords.

What is Phishing Scam?

Phishing scams are designed to fool you into thinking you are talking to a legitimate source. And these scammers typically use an email address that appears familiar to you, such as an account that belongs to a friend or family member (In fact, phishing emails can often look like they are from your bank, social media accounts, and even the police).

If you receive such a phishing email, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESPOND OR REPLY! Doing so will only put your personal information at risk.

How to Protect Yourself With This SIMPLE RULE:

Always check the From address carefully to make sure it looks genuine. Fraudsters will sometimes try and impersonate other people they know. For example, they might make up an email address of their own to trick you into thinking it is from someone else. Or, they might even pretend to be a reputable company like a bank or a government agency.

Make every effort to avoid giving out your personal information. So, if you receive a phishing email that looks like it belongs to a friend or family member, do not respond to it, and do not give out any information unless you know that the sender is who they claim to be.

Most importantly, you should NEVER click on any links or attachments in an email. Since most scams contain a link or attachment designed to download harmful malware on your computer, it’s not worth the risk.

Final Thought

Crime is a real threat to everyone, and with technology advancing rapidly, new fraud and phishing scams will continue to emerge. However, by following these simple rules, you can ensure that you don’t become part of the identity theft statistics.

Lynn Telford-Sahl is a Certified Money Coach (CMC®) and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor with a Masters in Psychology with a Holistic Specialization from John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, CA. Feel free to use all or part of this blog as long as you list my name, website and contact information. Lynn is the author of Intentional JOY: How to Turn Stress, Fear & Addiction into Freedom.
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