Scams & Phishing

SCAM ALERT! Emergency Broadband Benefit

Be aware of new threats aimed specifically at the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

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10 Best Practices for Stronger Device Security

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission received 1.4 million reports of identity theft in 2020, double the number of incidents from the previous year. Learn more in this infographic.

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A New Angle on Phishing

More and more, customers are using social media to reach out to companies for customer service. But this type of contact now comes with a warning. This infographic explains the scam and offers way to protect yourself.

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Avoid Holiday Season Scams

December 2020 Newsletter   The holidays are among the busiest times of the year for e-commerce and online shopping. At this peak time of online activity, seasonal sales and deals from retailers, scammers are looking to take advantage of unaware shoppers.   Cybercriminals are sure to use the holiday season to their advantage, but there …

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Tech Support Scams

October 2020 Newsletter Tech support scams are an industry-wide issue where scammers use scare tactics to trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services that supposedly fix device, platform or software problems. The scammer poses as a “security expert” calling to say that your computer has been infected and they can help you. Some …

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Online Scams Are A Growing Threat

June 2020 Newsletter Scammers never take a day off. Holidays, special events, tax season, sales season, emergencies—no matter what’s going on—bad actors never pass up an opportunity to swindle people into handing over their money, giving up personal information or sharing sensitive data. The Better Business Bureau has released its most recent Scam Tracker Risk …

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Phishing, Vishing, Smishing - Where does it end?

December 2019 Newsletter Scammers and cybercriminals don’t quit. They’re constantly coming up with new, more sophisticated ways to steal your money, credentials, identity or sensitive information. Here’s what you need to know.   You’ve probably heard of phishing—using email to pose as a reputable company to extract personal information. But did you ever think the …

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Watch Out For Door-to-Door Scams

October 2019 Newsletter Remember the duck test? “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” The old saying is mostly true, but sometimes the ducks are actually weasels in disguise. In recent months, Arvig has received multiple reports of people unaffiliated with …

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Door-To-Door Scams Are No Joke

There's nothing out of the ordinary about door-to-door sales. Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of legitimate sales opportunities to scam unknowing people. There are reasons to be cautious about unannounced visitors. This infographic explains common door-to-door scams and offers ways to protect yourself and your property. DOWNLOAD PDF

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Door-to-Door Scams: How to Spot Imposters and Fraud

Scammers sometimes pose as company reps. Here’s how to spot the fakes. Remember the duck test? “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” The old saying is mostly true, but sometimes the ducks are actually weasels in disguise. In recent months, …

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