Avoiding Scammers

Scammers are adept at using email, phone calls, and texting to commit fraud. They use psychology to make us think that their messages come from a legitimate source like a bank or merchant. Their fraudulent messages often include a malicious link to trick us into disclosing passwords or other sensitive information on our devices. To avoid being scammed, don't answer when contacted by unknown callers and don't click links or download attachments from unknown senders. Learn more from articles about avoiding scammers, blocking phishers, lawyers getting scammed, and reporting scammers to regulators. For additional help, use checklists and read books about protecting yourself, your computer, and your firm.