Recently, we have seen an increase in the number of Remote Technical Support Scam attempts to area businesses and residents. A remote technical support scam is typically initiated with an unsolicited phone call, email, or by a pop up message on a website. The message may state that your computer has a virus and instruct you to call "Microsoft" at a phone number provided. At this point you most Learn More about Remote Technical Support Scams
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Imposter Scams are on the rise!
Medicare imposters want to steal your money. Don't let them. Pop quiz: If someone calls you asking for your bank account number, should you give it to them? Answer: Never! Hang up - it is a scam! Medicare will never call you and ask for your bank account information. Here's how a call like this should be handled: Don't give out your bank account number - or any part of your Social Learn More about Imposter Scams are on the rise!