>>Don't Take the Bait; Know How to Identify Phishing Scams
(Undated) -- Scammers operate all year long, but phishing schemes seem to amp up, targeting Virginians, during the holiday season. Rebecca Hughes with more.Preview: Wrap Script:
(sound offtop)Preview: Extension Educator Barbara Stockebrand says these phishing scams can appear in our email, through text messages, fake computer alerts, a voicemail message, and even in our mailbox. She says the deviant wants your personal information and, ultimately, your money. She says to avoid..Preview: Stockebrand says unexpected winnings, unexpected inheritance, or fearful threats such as IRS agents or police officers threatening to put you in jail are just some of the ways you take the bait. She recommends guarding your personal information fiercely and do not send money quickly, but instead evaluate the entire situation first.
