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QR codes are everywhere! Signs, menus, and yes, parking. But, think twice before scanning one. There have been numerous reports about a scam involving fraudulent QR Codes in parking lots.   How the scam worksYou pull into a parking lot … Continue reading →

Let’s be real. Scammers don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. They will always be out there lurking for the next victim. And unfortunately, travelers are frequently targeted by scammers – particularly hackers. Your personal data is much … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Privacy for Cops! We are grateful for the work we get to do every day in helping to protect law enforcement officers, publicly appointed officials, and their families, from the exposure of their … Continue reading →

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Have you heard of Smising? Porting? Sim Swap? Social Engineering? Man in the Middle Attack? These are just a handful of new terms hitting the scam market. And nowadays, it seems like there is a different swindle happening every other … Continue reading →

Location privacy is an important part of staying safe. Nowadays, cell phones and all kinds of apps, can not only track your location, but share your location too. The scary part is that this can happen even without your knowledge. … Continue reading →

Impersonation scams online have significantly increased. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, and Citibank to name a few, are the latest banks to be targeted. Scammers are fraudulently impersonating customers by using stolen identities, while also pretending to be representatives … Continue reading →

With the rise in popularity among electronics, there have been a lot of recent concerns about the privacy of children, teenagers, and young adults alike. And although children under the age of 13 can legally give out personal information with … Continue reading →

What is an Imposter Scam?                  An imposter scam is when someone poses as your friend, a business, a romantic interest, a charity, or some other trusted source, and reaches out to you … Continue reading →