Imposter (voice) Scams on the Rise

They didn’t ever go away but they are rising. Reasons for the increase in a particular type of scams are usually because they have seen success in it. This week’s news is quite like the others but they are giving a lot more punch than usual. We must stay vigilant and keep vigilant. Each time you are doing something your gut tells you not to, most likely your gut is right. Double check on the identity of the person you think you know. It’s ok.

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Daniel Masterson, Ai Courtrie Buson & Bard Gee
April 18, 2025

for the week April 13, 2025, 68th edition

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Imposter scams are on the rise. Hexagon Center rolled out Personal Identifier program more than a year ago but there are also many other ways to check before you buy.

🤷‍♀️ What now?: Be sure you have and use a Personal Identifier in any situations that involve giving your money away.

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We are not letting our guard down even in scanning through the week’s articles to share with our readers. This week’s news seems light to us but it sure has a big punch for what news there is.

Amidst the current circumstances, the pace of progress may appear slower than anticipated. However, we remain steadfast in our commitment to this essential work, recognizing its crucial role in the security of our families and communities.

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Glossary/Legend:

  • Personal Identifier - A unique word or phrase shared exclusively with an individual or a group, serving as a means of identification and affirmation within the established relationship. It is recommended that 2 or more Personal Identifiers be established per person.

  • Phishing - a cybercrime that involves tricking people into giving away sensitive information.

  • Cyberattack - A malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or device. The goal of a cyberattack is to disrupt or damage the target, or to steal data, intellectual property, or money.

  • Malware (short for malicious software) - refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called hackers) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems.

  • Ransomware - A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt them. Ransomware can infect a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, printers, and more.

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