Money Mule Awareness Resource for Consumers From the ABA
Last month, the FBI released an informational booklet to raise consumers’ awareness of money mule scams, how they may be recruited to serve as mules, and the possible consequences of being involved in such a scam. The booklet “Money Mule Awareness”...
Extortion Scam Alert
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh is warning consumers of increased reports of extortion scams, in which thieves use email to threaten victims into paying a ransom to prevent certain personal information from being circulated online. In this world of greater...
FBI Warns of NEW Malware Threat
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning that a new malware threat has rapidly infected more than half-a-million consumer devices. The FBI and security firms are urging home Internet users to reboot routers and network-attached storage devices made by a...
Mobile Deposit Scams
Scammers are using a multi-pronged approach involving social engineering and legitimate mobile banking apps to leave victims holding the bag when it comes to pilfering funds. It works like this: someone approaches the victim-to-be via social media or other contact...