Scam Alerts & Safety Tips
Scams and hacker activity are much better today and harder to identify, but there are certain online safety steps that any person or small business can take!
Raz Allcleartech
Last Update 2 months ago
Tech support scams often try to create panic or urgency.
Common warning signs include:
- Popups claiming your computer is infected
- Phone calls pretending to be Microsoft or Apple
- Requests for gift cards or unusual payments
- Requests for remote access
- Threatening messages about viruses or hacked accounts
Legitimate companies or the government do not randomly contact people demanding immediate access or payment.
If something feels suspicious, most likely it is, so stop and ask for help before continuing.2. Email Scam Basics — What to Watch For
Email scams continue to become more convincing.
- Unexpected attachments
- Urgent payment requests
- Fake login pages
- Slightly incorrect email addresses
- Suspicious links
- Poor grammar or unusual wording
If uncertain:
- Avoid clicking links
- Verify directly with the sender
- Ask for guidance before responding
Let's not forget the old telephone scams... nowadays callers can easily make their Caller ID show anything they want to, so do not believe any telephone information displayed on your screen!
ALLCLEAR TECH can help improve email safety and reduce scam-related stress.