Avoiding scams during the holiday shopping season

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans With the upcoming holiday season, many are going to open their pockets, but unfortunately, some unwelcome hands may attempt to grab New Yorker’s wallets. That reality prompted the officials at Governor Cuomo’s office to encourage online vigilance from New Yorkers who may…

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Clearfield Police Warn Residents of Scams

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Clearfield Borough police have received a complaint about a mail fraud/scam that includes a payroll check and letter to participate in a “consumer service evaluator”” for Wal-Mart. According to police, neither the check nor the program originates from Wal-Mart. “[It] is…

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Consumers warned about new smart card scams

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Advanced technology in credit and debit cards are helping in the fight against identity theft and consumer fraud, but local experts caution that even the new smart cards are not completely foolproof. The Utah Division of Consumer Protection warned consumers Wednesday…

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