Scam of the Week

In this week’s scam, you receive an email that looks like an official message from your organization. The email has an alarming subject line that says, “Reminder: employer opened a non-compliance case log.” It states that a code of conduct review has been opened against you, and includes a PDF attachment that contains a link for you to select to review additional documentation.

In this week's scam, you receive an email from a job recruiter that says you're a perfect candidate for a job opportunity. The email is sent from a Gmail address, but includes specific details about your personal work history, which makes it seem legitimate. However, the recruiter says that your resume doesn’t quite meet their organization’s requirements. They offer to refer you to a "resume expert" who can adjust your resume, but you have to act immediately before the job is no longer available.

In this week’s scam, cybercriminals send you a text message claiming you have reward points that are about to expire. The message appears to come from a well-known organization, such as your mobile service provider or your bank. It warns that you have thousands of points that will disappear in just a few days unless you act now. The message includes a link and instructs you to select it to claim your rewards.

In this week’s scam, you receive a text message that claims you can earn a large monthly income simply by watching YouTube videos. The message says that no experience is needed for the job, and you will even be provided with healthcare benefits and free training. All you need to do is reply to the text and then continue the hiring process on another messaging app, such as Telegram or WhatsApp.

In this week’s scam, you open your Microsoft Outlook calendar and see an unexpected meeting invitation. The meeting is titled “Final Notice: Payroll Acknowledgement Required” and appears to be urgent. If you open the event, you'll find a PDF attachment with a QR code and instructions to scan the code for more information.

In this week’s scam, you receive an unexpected phone call from someone who says they are an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent. They claim that you owe money to the IRS. The call seems real because the “agent” even provides what sounds like an actual government badge number. To make this situation even more alarming, they threaten you with fines or threaten to arrest you if you don't immediately pay the money that you owe.