Legitimate companies will ask for personally identifiable information (PII), such as social security number and bank account information for payroll purposes, AFTER hiring employees. Also, before entering PII online, make sure the website is secure by looking at the address bar. The address should begin with “https://”, not “http://”.

As you’re looking for a job online, be aware of scammers on sites like Craigslist and Indeed. Many attractive “job opportunities” will require you to send money to the source in order to start working. If you come across a work opportunity online that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Watch out […]

The internet is a breeding ground for scammers, fraudsters, and con artists. In 2018 alone, over $1 billion was taken from unsuspecting individuals online and put into the pockets of scammers, according to the Federal Trade Commission. This is a huge industry that continues to grow with newer, more advanced scams each year. As someone […]