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...
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...
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