Avoid Phishing Messages This Holiday Season
Posted On: December 20, 2024 by Home State Bank in: Community, Personal Banking
During the holiday season, you might expect to get more deliveries. Some might even be surprise gifts. Scammers are counting on that when they send fake delivery notifications to you by email and text, hoping you'll click. Here's how to spot these scams.
You get an email or text saying you missed the delivery. Or it might say your item can't be delivered because you need to update your street address or zip code. Sometimes, these scammers create a sense of urgency...
Skip the Scams this Holiday Season
Posted On: December 9, 2024 by Home State Bank in: Community, Personal Banking
As we're now in the full holiday season swing, there are more fake shopping sites. The ads on social media show expensive products like electric scooters, designer bags, and other popular toys and gifts at unbelievably low prices. Many of these bogus sites use photos and logos the scammers steal from legitimate businesses, but they won't send you authentic products. If you're wondering how to avoid these phony offers, there are a few ways to help you detect them.
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