According to the Federal Trade Commission, online romance scams are on the rise with $304 million being lost to scams in 2020 alone. If you are using online dating apps, websites or social media sites, it’s important to know how romance scams work so you can avoid being catfished and/or scammed. Millions of people across the country use […]
“Smishing” Fraud on the Rise in NH
The New Hampshire Information and Analysis Center (NHIAC) is reporting a rise in “smishing” attacks targeting NH residents. In recent incidents, fraudsters are luring victims into clicking on a malicious link they receive by text, claiming information they supply will verify vaccination status. Smishing happens when you click on a malicious link and that tricks you into […]
Know the Signs of Card Skimming
There has been a rise in skimming fraud occurring across the country. To protect yourself, it’s important to understand how this scam works, and recognize signs to avoid becoming a victim. A card skimmer is a device illegally installed on card readers to collect magnetic stripe information from credit, debit or ATM cards. The captured data can include […]
Mail Theft on the Rise this Holiday Season
Police departments across the state have reported recent mail thefts from postal mail drop boxes. Be mindful when sending and receiving mail, especially around the holiday season. If you believe you are the victim of mail theft, please report the matter to www.uspis.gov/report and contact your local police department. Follow these recommendations to keep your mail safe:Use the […]
Businesses: Don’t Get Tricked by a Fraudulent Invoice
Businesses should be on the lookout for fraudulent invoice emails at the beginning of each month. In this common scheme, called “Invoice Fraud,” scammers take advantage of the fact that many businesses receive an influx of invoices around this time and try to trick employees into giving out information, sending funds or clicking on links. While invoice […]
Common Check Scam on the Rise
Our Fraud specialists have learned about an increase in a common check scam in the local area. Scammers steal legitimate checks from the mail and alter or recreate the checks with new signatures, payees and often raised amounts. The checks are often difficult to uncover using standard fraud review at financial institutions as they share the same […]
Be on the Lookout for Phishing Emails Posing as Online Companies
There has been a recent uptick in phishing emails from well-known online services, like Office 365 and Zoom. The emails received direct victims to click on a fake link and provide their usernames and passwords. Victims that receive these emails and click on the link are sent to a CAPTCHA verification page, which is used to make […]
Fraudsters Posing as Fraud Center Representatives
Local community members are reporting receiving fake fraud alert text messages and calls claiming to be from their bank. In some cases, the messages use a local bank name or “spoof”/mask the caller ID appear to be from a bank phone number The scam begins when a victim receives a fake fraud alert by text message or […]
Be Aware of Fraudulent Boot Scams
There has been a rise in incidents involving fraudulent boots placed on parked cars in some New Hampshire cities. Those victimized return to their parked car to find a boot on their tire and a notice on their windshield stating that the vehicle was illegally parked or that the driver owes money for unpaid parking tickets. A […]
Business Email Compromises Leading to Large Fraud Losses Statewide
Our Cyber Security Team has notified us of a new cybercrime targeting businesses across the state. In the scheme, known as Business Email Compromise (BEC) or Email Account Compromise (EAC), hackers impersonate a known email contact, such as a vendor, a government agency or a company executive to attempt to gain unauthorized information or access to […]