This #TechTuesday, the Bureau is warning of a recent uptick in technical support scams targeting older adults, where scammers instruct victims to send cash wrapped in a magazine(s) via shipping companies.

Read more here & don’t be a victim of #ElderFraud: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2023/PSA230718

🔗 FBI Los Angeles

Be cautious when connected.
👉Keep systems and software up todate
👉Create strong passwords
👉Do not open unsolicited attachements
👉Do not conduct sensitive transactions when on a public Wi-Fi Network
For more tips, visit https://ow.ly/CvFp50QrqJ3
#TechTuesday

🔗 FBI Los Angeles

The FBI has received 2,000+ complaints from victims who've received texts claiming to be from a toll road collection service. Motorists who use toll roads should not respond to texts claiming money is owed for unpaid tolls.  #TechTuesday

Details: https://ow.ly/yUT450RmOhb

FBI Los Angeles

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a financially damaging crime leading to millions in victim losses. Protect yourself!

👉Be careful what info you share online

👉Don't click on unsolicited attachments

👉Be careful what you download

👉Set up two-factor authentication

#TechTuesday

FBI Los Angeles

Look out for Grandparent Scams!

👉Do not answer calls from unknown numbers

👉Limit PII you post on social media.

👉If an unknown person contacts you online or by phone, do not release financial or personal PII or send money. #TechTuesday

More tips here: 👇https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2023/PSA231117

FBI Los Angeles

Criminals exploit generative artificial intelligence to commit fraud and enhance their schemes. Since it can be difficult to identify, the FBI is providing examples of how criminals may use generative #AI in their fraud schemes. #TechTuesday

https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2024/PSA241203

FBI Los Angeles