How to Spot IRS Scams
Posted On: March 18, 2023 by Home State Bank in: Community, General, Personal Banking
Tax time is upon us, a sign that phishing season has begun.
The IRS states that scams may differ in themes, but generally, they have two traits:
They appear to come from a known or trusted source, such as a colleague, bank, credit card company, cloud storage provider, tax software provider, or even the IRS. They tell a story, often with an urgent tone, to trick the receiver into opening a link or attachment. VISHING (Phone Phishing)Criminals continue to make aggressive...
Package Delivery Scams
Posted On: December 6, 2022 by Home State Bank in: General, Personal Banking
Thinking Outside the Box
As shippers forecast another record year of holiday deliveries, scammers are ramping up their efforts to take advantage.
As the holiday's approach and deliveries adorn your porch, remain diligent in protecting yourself against package delivery scams. It’s become all too common to receive a text message from a contact alleged to be a carrier that says they were unable to deliver a package. The message might claim the package is from a friend...
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