Security Center

Pretend to be from an organization you know, like financial institutions, the government, schools, and more.
Invite your attention with a problem. Remember, we will never call, email, or text you asking for personal information.
Lie about prize money in a lottery or sweepstakes, but will ask for a payment to access the cash.
Pressure you to act immediately and unconventionally.
Insist that you pay them through a money transfer company or gift cards.
Send you a fake check, tell you to deposit it, and ask for the money.

Additional tips to prevent fraud.

Scams come in many forms. Here's a list helpful tips to guide you if you ever feel uneasy about an email, call, or suspicious activity.

Email

Check for misspelled words, bad grammar, and/or typos.
Be cautious of clicking links and opening attachments unless you know the sender or expect an attachment.
Never share a one-time passcode meant for you.
Look at the salutation, as legitimate businesses use personal salutations.
Keep personal information to yourself.
Be suspicious of urgent or immediate responses or unauthorized login attempts.
Don't believe everything you see, including brand logos, names, and addresses.
Double-check the recipient group, email status, or sender for suspicious addresses and names.
Contact the source from a new email or phone call to confirm it's real, instead of replying.

Passwords

Miscellaneous

Phishing Attacks - These attacks start when you click on seemingly legitimate links that ask for your login or to change your password. When in doubt, log in to your account by manually typing out the official site's URL in your browser.
Secure Devices - Make sure your devices are secure. Malicious software, including keyboard loggers, can record your keystrokes, steal passwords, and more. Use up-to-date anti-malware software and update your operating system.