The Tennessee Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs is alerting residents to a heightened risk of phishing and wire fraud, particularly targeting homebuyers and involving title companies. In response, the office has issued recommendations to help Tennesseans safeguard their personal information and avoid falling prey to such fraudulent activities.
Key Recommendations to Prevent Phishing and Wire Fraud
Recognize Phishing Attempts
Be cautious of unsolicited communications that request personal data or immediate action, especially those that
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- Alert you to suspicious account activity or login attempts.
- Notify you of issues with your account or payment details.
- Ask for confirmation of personal or financial information.
- Present unrecognized invoices or prompt payment through a link.
Secure Your Devices and Accounts
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- Keep security software updated on all devices.
- Use multi-factor authentication for an added layer of security on accounts.
- Regularly back up data to external drives or cloud services.
Reporting Suspicious Activity
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- Immediately report potential phishing emails or texts.
- Contact local law enforcement if you experience financial loss, property theft, or identity theft.
- Report various fraud types to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP or through their website.
- Use IdentityTheft.gov for incidents involving misuse of personal information for fraudulent activities, like opening new accounts or tax fraud.
- The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs within the Attorney General’s Office is also available to report scam complaints.
- The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Scam Tracker can be used to alert others about scams in specific localities.
These preventive measures disseminated by the Tennessee Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs aim to increase public awareness and resilience against the sophisticated tactics employed by scammers and cybercriminals.
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