Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, enhance and become more powerful. While AI can be very beneficial, it can be just as harmful. In fact, AI has now become a powerful tool for generating phishing emails- specifically AI chatbot tools such as ChatGPT.* Scammers have been taking advantage of this tool because it makes […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to a number of different technologies that enable computers to sense, understand, act, and learn with human-like levels of intelligence. Due to AI technology, computers are able to perform a variety of advanced functions. Scammers are aware of the hype around AI and are using this hype to their advantage to […]
Facebook Marketplace is an easy, common and convenient way to sell items. However, unfortunately, it is also a common way scammers are using social media to take your money. Recently, scammers have been using P2P Platforms, such as Zelle® to trick buyers into upgrading to a “business account” and sending more money than the item […]
Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers target taxpayers by posing as the IRS through the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals.* It is important to remember that The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text […]
The devastation in Turkey and Syria following massive earthquakes is inspiring people to help through donations. However, like other donation scams, scammers are out to take advantage of your generosity. Scammers are using familiar-sounding names to create fake charities, and are asking for donations in cash, by gift card, or cryptocurrency. Here’s how to spot […]
Fraudulent text messages and phone calls are continuing to increase. Scammers are out to steal personal and financial information, and it is important to stay alert and recognize non legitimate text messages. In the latest of these scams, texts and calls are appearing to be from FMFCU or Zelle®. Be aware of: Texts claiming to […]
