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Spotlight On: Phishing
One of the most common cyber attacks that Michigan residents experience is phishing. While this type of digital threat is not new, phishing campaigns are continuing to increase in their frequency and sophistication. They have also become important parts of other cyber crimes, such as ransomware attacks.
Don’t get hooked. Protect yourself by learning more about phishing and what resources the State of Michigan offers to help combat and respond to phishing attempts.
What is a phishing scam?
Phishing scams are attempts by criminals and other malicious individuals to trick users into giving up sensitive information, using:
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Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offers tips and advice for consumers to avoid fraudulent practices.
Tax season is upon us, so BBB is reminding consumers of the common tax scams that may affect taxpayers this year. These scams may happen any time of the year, but strike more often during filing season as consumers finalize their tax returns.
HOW THE SCAMS WORK
PHONE SCAMS:
Callers claim to be IRS employees, using fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.
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