Online marketplaces are magnets for fraudsters, they use them to sell non-existent items, buy with stolen credit card numbers, and scam legitimate customers. A report by the Federal Trade Commission in 2019 found that, out of the 3.2 million marketplace complaints in that year, fraud made up 53.1% (1,697,934) of the cases. Identity theft was second with […]
Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned money, personal information, and worst casescenario, your identity. The scary truth is, nearly 75% of Americans experienced at least one of these types of holiday scams last year and the consequences can be dire. When shopping online during the […]
Holiday scams capitalize on the increase in online shopping, travel, and charitable giving during the holiday season. With scammers trying to trick you into giving up money, gift cards, or sensitive information. Scammers can access and drain your bank account, run up debts in your name, or commit other fraudulent activities. In the worst case […]
Online shoppers be on the lookout this Black Friday & Cyber Monday ascybercriminals launch new malicious holiday shopping scams, don’t be the victim. Online holiday shopping scams are a huge issue that has only worsened and increased over time. Ensuring you have strong cyber security practices in place is essential. BVA is the trusted cyber […]
Given that we’re getting into peak retail season, you’ll be seeing cyber security warnings about “Black Friday & Cyber Monday” all over the internet. Since cybersecurity matters 365 days a year, these online tips are not specifically limited to Black Friday, you should take cyber security serious no matter what time of year it is. […]
Romance scams occur when a cyber criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what they do and will seem genuine, […]