Community Members Receiving Fraudulent Calls About Their Computer Our Risk Management Department has learned that local community members have received fraudulent calls about their computer’s “subscriptions” becoming out of date. The caller indicates that they need either access to the person’s computer, and often threatens that person will be charged...
Beware Of Fake Calls From The Local Sheriff
Beware Of Fake Calls From The Local Sheriff The Belknap County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public of a scam that is recirculating this year. It has been reported that fraudsters are calling local individuals pretending to be someone from the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department attempting to con victims into...
Beware Of Unexpected Text Messages: Are You Being Smished?
Beware Of Unexpected Text Messages: Are You Being Smished? Our Risk Management Department noted that there has been an uptick in “smishing” attacks. Smishing is when a fraudster sends you a text message with a malicious link or virus. A common example is getting fake package tracking information that claim...
