R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When it comes to scams, the first step is often the most dangerous—and the most overlooked. Scams usually begin with uninitiated contact. That means a phone call you didn’t expect, a text from a number you don’t recognize, or an email asking you to “click here” or to “verify”…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2024
Stop! Don’t Answer That Call!
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Unsolicited contact, whether through phone calls, emails, or text messages, is often the first step in many scams. Scammers rely on surprise and deception, making unsolicited contact a powerful tool to catch their intended targets off guard. Understanding this tactic is crucial for protecting oneself against various fraudulent schemes.…
Community News, July 2024
From Trust to Bust: The Pig Butchering Playbook
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Pig butchering is a term that invokes horrendous images. In this case, however, it’s a term for a sinister scam that has become alarmingly prevalent in recent years. This scam, which originated in China during the pandemic, involves cybercriminals who “fatten up” their victims before slaughtering them, much like…
Card Games & Sports, May 2024
Another Day, Another Data Breach
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly In today’s digital age, data breaches are becoming increasingly common, leaving consumers vulnerable to identity theft. In one of the largest, most recent breaches, AT&T exposed 73 million passwords. While the vast majority were former customers (before 2019), it’s estimated that over 7-1/2 million were current customers. While there’s…