Security Alert – Did I Just Get Phished in Montana?

Security Alert - Did I Just Get Phished in Montana?

There must be a master calendar for criminals that they all check and maintain.  It probably circulates amongst themselves, each taking turns seeing if a scam will catch fire and let them retire.

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And as such, it must be my turn in the calendar to be targeted by said scammers.  While I appreciate a good fishing experience, this type of phishing isn't anywhere on my calendar to partake in.

Recent Big Online Sale Might Have You Thinking It Might Be True

The good folks over at Amazon just had their big "Prime Days" sale.  No, I didn't spend all my time surfing for new golf equipment.  Though the thought did cross my mind.  But that isn't stopping a phishing scam from popping into my text messages.

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Yep, there is something apparently wrong with my package.  I mean, besides the point of me not ordering a single thing online from Amazon in the last few months.  Silly scammers and their tricks.

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Be Careful When Receiving Texts, Emails or Even Phone Calls in Montana

I like to think that I am fairly safe when it comes to information that I have let out into the great wide internet.  But it shows that everyone and anyone can be a target for the latest scam on the criminal calendar.

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With holidays approaching, be aware of these types of scams or phishing attempts.  To find out more about scams and how to protect yourself, check our article here.