Category: Safety & Security
Gas Pump Scam
A gas pump scam reported in Michigan is a good reminder to slow down for a few seconds before pulling away from the pump. Watch for This Gas Pump Scam Before You Drive Away Fraudsters may place a small screw, bolt, or object in the fuel pump handle...
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Don’t Let a Tax Scam Steal Your Refund
Tax season already comes with enough stress. The last thing anyone needs is a scammer piling on with fake threats, fake urgency, and very real attempts to steal money or personal information. Unfortunately, fraudsters know people are thinking about tax...
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AI Scams 101: Same Red Flags, New Packaging
AI is doing some amazing things, like letting computers respond to questions in a human-like way (that’s the “Large Language Model” part), generate images, create videos, and even mimic real voices. And because scammers are basically raccoons...
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Account Takeover Scams Are Surging in 2026
If someone calls, texts, or emails claiming to be “your bank” and urgently needs a code from you, you’re not talking to a helper; you’re talking to a thief with a script. Account Takeover Scams are impersonating financial institutions to steal...
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What to Do If You Think You’re Being Scammed (or Have Been Scammed)
Being scammed creates panic and urgency. Your job is to do the opposite: slow the situation down, verify independently, and take fast action where it matters. If you’re in the middle of a suspicious call/text right now: Hang up. Don’t reply....
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Don’t Get “Juice-Jacked” for the Holidays: Why Public & Off-Brand Chargers Are a Hidden Cyber Risk
The holiday travel season has a funny way of turning responsible adults into phone-zombie survivalists. You’re sprinting through an airport, your boarding pass is on your screen, your battery is at 4%, and suddenly that free charging kiosk feels like a...
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Helping Aging Loved Ones in a Digital World
Every family has that moment helping aging loved ones. Your mom taps the iPad like she’s afraid it might bite, or dad calls because the “TV remote is controlling the ceiling fan again.” Maybe your grandparents swear the computer “changed...
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Fake “Windows Update” Screen: A Sneaky New Cyber Threat
Cybercriminals are getting more creative, and one of the latest tactics is catching people off guard because it looks so familiar. Attackers are now using a fake Windows update screen inside a web browser to trick users into installing malware...
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Video Game Scams
Video Game Scams: Between new consoles, hot game releases, and gift cards in every stocking, more people than ever will be logging in and spending money in games. Unfortunately, scammers are paying attention too. [caption id="attachment_17884"...
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Introducing PDCUpay Powered by Payrailz
PDCUpay Powered by Payrailz enables you to securely send and receive money, pay bills, and transfer funds between accounts, all in one convenient location. Whether you’re splitting a dinner bill, paying your utilities, or transferring funds to your...
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