Consumer Alerts

If you have an online account of any kind, you’re likely familiar with the term Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Two‑Step Verification. It’s a safeguard put in place to protect your personal information and reduce the risk for cyber-attacks by requiring multiple methods of authentication to gain access to an online account. Unfortunately, scammers are bypassing the tough […]

WhatsApp users beware! The chat app says scammers are posing as members of their official support team in hopes of obtaining users’ credit card information. Reports say scammers are messaging WhatsApp users and threatening to terminate their account if the user does not provide their credit card information and/or six-digit PIN code. To look legitimate, the messages are […]

Cyber criminals are having no problem adapting to the shift in our use of technology. They are now copying legitimate applications for Android and iOS devices and embedding them with malware to gain access to our personal information. Recently the app “Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools” was deleted from the Google Play store after malware called FaceStealer was […]

Concord Police say they have received reports of a phone scam going around from individuals identifying themselves as Concord Police Officers. To trick the intended target, the phone number has even been tampered with to resemble a legitimate call from the City of Concord. Reports say the bogus officer told their targets that there is warrant for […]

The Merrimack Fraud Team has noticed an increase in wire scams targeting local residents and consumers nationwide. These schemes often involve fraudsters who use scare tactics to create a sense of fear and urgency. Common wire scam scenarios include, a call or notification that:A friend or relative has been in an accident or is in trouble and […]