Did you know?

To avoid phishing scams currently in 'vogue', go straight to the site in question by entering the correct URL instead of clicking on the link in the e-mail.

For rock people, what that means is freaking this:

You get an e-mail from your bank stating your account has been compromised or some such BS and that you should click on the link below to rectify the problem. The link will take you to a site that will look EXACTLY like your bank (these clowns are really good) and will ask you to enter your username, password and other sensitive information.

The bad guys will use that information for obvious purposes.

Solution: Instead of clicking on the link, open a new window and type in your bank's URL that will take you to your bank's legit site. If there is a problem with your account, it will be flagged on the front page in big bold letters. You can then take corrective action with confidence.

Comments

[Bettyjane]

very good advice TP. Thanks. And for new widows and widowers, these crooks have an array of scams to take advantage of them. Shameful stuff.