Fraud & Security Alert

January 5, 2020

Scam alert: Convincing phishing email is spreading

As we roll into the new year, a brand new phishing scheme is already beginning to rear its ugly head. Targeting consumers with false promises of "rewards" from major retailers, these email scams will only lead people to malware that steals their financial information.

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Hackers sell fake products

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