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Slow down. Be wary of unexpected messages and offers that create urgency.
Verify independently.Research businesses, employers, sellers and investment opportunities using contact information you find yourself.
Don’t trust familiar names automatically. Scammers frequently impersonate legitimate companies and government agencies.
Protect your money and information. Never provide financial or personal information until you’ve confirmed who you’re dealing with. Continue Reading →
Scammers continue finetuning their techniques, including using phony caller IDs that display “Eversource” and scripts that sound like a legitimate company representative threatening to disconnect their electric or gas service because of an unpaid bill. Continue Reading →
Think the link may be real? Double check the URL. Scammers often buy official-looking URL domains to use in their cons. Be careful to ensure that the link destination is really what it claims to be. If the message claims to be from the government, make sure the URL ends in .gov (for the United States) or .ca (for Canada). When in doubt, perform a separate internet search for the website or call the source directly. Continue Reading →
If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, be sure to double check any messages before sharing personal information. Continue Reading →