Consumers are being targeted by a new scheme resulting in phony claims to the U.S. government sponsored healthcare programs and private insurance companies. The scheme includes medical providers, marketing companies, call centers, and laboratories working together or separately to conduct genetic testing for people without a medical need. The testing typically doesn’t take place; however, bills are […]

Our Risk Management Team has been made aware that an Amazon Update Payment Information Email Scam has recently resurfaced. The fraudulent emails notify you that there was an issue with the billing information on an Amazon order you recently placed and, as a result, your Amazon account and all pending orders have been placed hold.  There […]

The New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles (NH-DMV) is warning the public of a speeding ticket scam.   Some NH residents have reported receiving fraudulent emails asking for money for outstanding (bogus) speeding tickets.  These emails have included  the NH Department of Transportation’s logo and indicate that the recipients will face criminal investigation if they don’t […]

Our Risk Management Department has learned that local community members have received fraudulent calls about their computer’s “subscriptions” becoming out of date.  The caller indicates that they need either access to the person’s computer, and often threatens that person will be charged a hefty fee if they don’t allow the access. If you receive one of […]

Our Risk Management Department noted that there has been an uptick in “smishing” attacks. Smishing is when a fraudster sends you a text message with a malicious link or virus. A common example is receiving fake package tracking information that claims to be from FedEx, UPS, US Postal Service or other delivery companies. The text includes a link – […]