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MOVEit Hack Continues to Cause Issues for Consumers

(Posted: 8/25/2023)

In late May 2023, Progress Software announced to their customers that it had discovered a vulnerability. This vulnerability has turned into a hack that has likely affected over 40 million consumers to date and continues to cause issues.

For more information, click on this link.

HCA Healthcare Experiences Breach of Patient Data

(Posted: 7/13/2023)

HCA Healthcare has discovered a compromise impacting an estimated 11 million patients.

For more information, click on this link.

MCNA Dental Acknowledges Data Breach for Almost 9 Million Patients

(Posted: 6/13/2023)

Managed Care of North America (MCNA) announced last week that they had been a victim of a data breach affecting over 8.9 million patient records, including PII data and Social Security Numbers.

For more information, click on this link.

FTC: No - HHS didn't reach out about free grant money

(Posted: 3/14/2023)

Not unlike the student loan scams from last year, fraudsters are using the US Department of Health and Human Services grant program to try and scam unwitting consumers. Don't fall victim to this very effective fraud tactic.

For more information, click on this link for the full FTC Bulletin.

FTC: Watch out for Earthquake Relief Scams

(Posted: 2/10/2023)

The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have generated an outpouring of compassion. Unfortunately this has also created opportunities for scammers.

Click on this link for more information.

FTC: Defending Against Impersonator Scams

(Posted: 7/09/2022)

Scammers are conning servicemembers out of their hard-earned money and benefits by pretending to be trusted companies and government agencies.

For more information, click on this link for the full FTC Bulletin.

FTC Issues Warning to Protect your Medicare Number and Watch for Scammers

(Posted: 06/09/2022)

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week and the FTC is reminding seniors to protect their Medicare information from potential scams. Each year, the FTC fields millions of reports about impersonation scammers who, last year, took over $2 billion dollars from unsuspecting consumers. Check out the Consumer Alert by clicking this link.

Click on this link for details from the Federal Trade Commission

How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams

(Posted: 05/11/2022)

Tech support scams are gaining traction and as a result NXG has observed higher losses as these scammers gain control of bank accounts and other sensitive information. The scam works by convincing consumers that they are already at risk from a virus or other type of intrusion, and the scammer poses as tech support for a trusted organization. The scammer convinces the consumer to provide remote control of their device, and once granted access the thief can do a lot of damage very quickly. The FTC has issued this guide to help consumers understand how to identify, avoid, and report these scams.

Click on this link for details from the Federal Trade Commission

P2P Payment Platform Scams are on the Rise

(Posted: 02/28/2022)

Phishing scams involving Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payment networks are growing faster than the platforms and regulatory agencies can keep up.

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FTC: Scammers are after your Economic Impact Payments

(Posted: 11/09/2021)

Scammers sending emails disguised as Economic Impact Payment notices, but the link is a trick to try and steal your personal information to commit identity theft.

For more information, click on this link for the full FTC Bulletin.

FBI Warns Cyber Criminals Target Job Seekers

(Posted: 5/26/2021)

Scammers are advertising fake jobs in an attempt to lure potential applicants into disclosing their personal information. As the demand for workers increases, these scams are on the rise.

For more information, click on this link for the full FBI Bulletin.

What's Important to Know: Facebook Data Hack

(Posted: 4/6/2021)

Half a billion (that's right, billion) Facebook users' personal information that was previously breached in 2019 was made public by hackers.

For more information, click on this link for the full story.

IRS Imposter Scam Targets College Students and Staff

(Posted: 4/5/2021)

Imposters are sending emails to college students and staff posing as the IRS and phishing for personal info.

To learn more about IRS impersonation, click here.

COVID Rescue Plan Scams

(Posted: 3/30/2021)

This time, the FTC is warning consumers about fake websites that lure you into divulging sensitive information. Scammers reportedly using fake unemployment benefits websites as phishing lures https://bit.ly/3fgXrrC

For more information, click here to learn more about fake unemployment benefits websites.

Kroger Pharmacy Data Hacked

(Posted: 2/23/2021)

The recent breach of Accellion has impacted Kroger Pharmacy customers, U.S. law firm Jones Day, and Washington State's auditor, which resulted in the exposure of files on 1.6 million consumer claims obtained in its investigation of massive unemployment fraud last year.

For more information, click on this link for the full story from ABC news.

Compilation of Many Breaches

(Posted: 2/16/2021)

The largest compilation of hacked user credentials ever posted on the Internet before. Ever.

For more information, click here for the full article from Consumer Reports.

FTC Impersonation

(Posted: 1/25/2021)

Imposter "Federal Trade Commission" website claims that it operates for providing a “personal data protection fund” to compensate people whose personal information has been compromised on the web.

To learn more about FTC impersonation, click here.

COVID Rescue Plan Scams

(Posted: 3/15/2021)

With the latest COVID relief bill comes new opportunities for scammers to take advantage of consumers. The passing of the American Rescue Plan reminds us about the importance of protecting your account holders from risk and fraud. The FTC released a video with some tips on remaining vigilant.

For more information, click here to learn more about COVID Rescue Plan Scams.

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