🌟 Have you Armed Yourself Against the 10 Most Common Online Scams?
Every day, scammers are working to steal Billions from smart, capable women, just like you and me. In fact, online fraud has become a $14B industry, thriving on fear, urgency and silence.
But you don’t have to be their next target.
By understanding exactly how these scams work, you take back control. You stand taller, feel more confident, and know what to look for before clicking or responding.
If you haven’t already, download your free copy of The Top 10 Online Scams that Target Women Over 50. Inside, you’ll find clear examples, prevention tips and the first steps to building unshakable digital confidence.
Together, we’re creating a hive on informed, empowered women who refuse to be fooled.
💋 Romance Scams are Heating Up
Sorry, but Brad Pitt isn’t in a hospital bed texting you and asking for money!
Romance scams are a hot ticket item for scammers who use celebrity or other made-up identities to scam you. For more details about this scam, check out the story at TMZ.
To make sure the person is real, make sure to arrange a meeting… in a public place like a restaurant or shop.
NEVER spend money on a romantic partner until you’ve met in person.
🚀 Virus Infection Warning or Error
What To Do When Your Computer Screen Goes Berserk
Close the Browser - Close the browser window or windows entirely.
Get Help from a Trusted Source: Never call the number, or click the link in the pop-up window. Those are the scammers!
Don’t Give Remote Access to Your Computer: Have someone step you through a technical issue, but don’t give out remote access to your computer unless you absolutely, positively trust the person.
Want to Stop this From Happening?
Keep your web browsers up to date - you can do this manually, or set up your browser to automatically update to make sure you stay protected.
Disable Pop-ups - go to the Help screen on your web browser, and type in “Stop pop ups” - follow the directions.
🦄 Who is Suecurity?
Susan Richards aka Sue-curity
🌉 Background: Over 30 years in information technology with a passion for keeping people and data secure.
👑 Achievement: Hosts a weekly HITRUST Secrets discussion and nerds out about security topics.
☕ Quirk: An American patriot through and through, she still enjoys Irish breakfast tea in the mornings!
🎆 Did You Know? As we celebrate our American Independence this week, here are a few interesting facts about the beginnings of our country.
The Culper Ring was a clandestine group of spy based in and around New York City during the Revolutionary War. Their mission was to collect and deliver information about British troop movement, supplies and battle plans. Even back then, information security was paramount!
Be safe,
