Common Types of Scams

  1. Debt Collection- People pose as debt collectors so make sure to verify it is a legitimate debt and you can confirm which agency you are speaking with.

  2. IRS- calls/emails saying you owe money to the IRS and should pay in gift cards or other forms of payment. The IRS will NEVER call and ask you for this information over the phone.

  3. Prizes- you have won an all-expense paid trip…we just need a deposit! Unfortunately, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is!

Phishing- emails can come through and at a quick glance everything seems fine, but on further review the email address is slightly off and they are asking for personal information…