Lisa Sturgis

Yuma

Host and Reporter at KAWC-FM (Yuma, AZ)

Reporter/Host for KAWC 88.9 FM|| Proud ASU Alum - #FearTheFork || Passionate pet parent - #AdoptDontShop ||

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FOX5 Investigates Scam Alert: Protect yourself from cybercrime - simple steps for online security

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - These days most of us do most our business online. Unfortunately, so do criminals. The good news -- protecting yourself involves just a few simple steps. First, set up alerts on all your accounts to notify you of changes. You also might want to check Haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email address and passwords have been leaked in a data breach. Antivirus software can protect your devices from malware.
FOX5 Investigates Scam Alert: Hanging up on annoying robocalls

2 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Robocalls are rampant. The Federal Trade Commission says they remain consumers’ number one complaint. And yet, the calls keep coming morning, noon, and night. So, how do you get them to stop without turning off your phone? It’s actually pretty simple. Most smartphones have settings that allow you to block unknown callers. You can find it under the phone section. Once you turn it on, calls from unknown numbers will to straight to voicemail, instead of ringing through.
FOX5 Investigates Scam Alert: Texts deliver trouble to unsuspecting victims

2 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Plenty of people get plenty of packages delivered all the time. If you’re among them, bad actors might try to send you a scam. You’ll get a text claiming to be from the U.S. Postal Service. It informs you that you have an undeliverable package, and asks you to click a link to verify or complete your address. But -- the link takes you to an impostor site that steals your personal and financial information. You later learn, there was never a package, and you’ve been scammed.
FOX5 Investigates: How to spot fake cruise ads

3 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Travelers be warned, cybercriminals are looking to sail away with your money. This scam draws people in with fake cruise ads created by bad actors. They pop up at the top of search results and promise unbeatable, limited-time deals. They are actually offering a cruise to nowhere. The ads link to fake websites that do nothing but steal money. By the time travelers realize it, the criminals have left port with the fare and financial information.
Watch for red flags in subscription renewal notices

4 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Cybercriminals may use people’s subscriptions for their latest scam. Here’s how it works: Users will get an email asking to update the payment method. It could arrive around the usual renewal date. It’ll look legitimate and will usually include the company’s logo. It may offer a special deal to renew and it will provide a link to do so. Unfortunately, that link will go to an imposter site. That’s where criminals steal personal and banking information.
How cybercriminals scam victims through legitimate recruitment websites

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - These days, most businesses use websites to recruit new workers. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are also using the same sites to recruit their latest scam victims. Here’s how it works: The bad actors will post a fake listing to a reputable recruitment website. These posts look legitimate, but they lead to a malicious website. It’ll look just like the real thing, but it’s actually a clever imposter set up to steal personal information.
Receive a toll text? Here’s how to spot a fake in Nevada

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Nevada officials heed a warning of a texting scam sweeping the nation. The victim would get a text that looks like it’s from the Nevada Department of Transportation. It advises that the person owes an unpaid toll and threatens legal action unless it’s paid. The problem? Nevada does not have any toll roads. It’s a scam. Those who get the texts should report it to the Federal Trade Commission then use the phone’s report and delete function.
Be wary of College Board scams as students prepare for tests

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Parents of high school students should be warned that preparing for College Board exams could lead to rip-offs. Someone could call claiming to be from the company that administers tests like the ACT and SAT. They’ll say they’re confirming an address to send the preparation materials the student ordered at school. The caller may even know the teen’s name, school and the date they will take the exam. Then, they’ll say that a deposit is required for the materials.
Cybercriminals could use common platform in education to scam students, teachers

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Cybercriminal are looking to give students and teachers a master class in identity theft. It starts with an email claiming to be from the victim’s school, college or university. It says to scan a QR code to update contact information, check benefits or apply for an opportunity. When the code is scanned, it goes to a Google form which the victim is asked to fill out. Victims may not notice an issue because Google Forms are common in educational settings - but it’s fake.
How bad actors can lure tax preparers into ‘spear phishing’ this tax season

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Bad actors are not only stalking taxpayers this tax season, they are also hunting tax preparers. The IRS calls it “spear phishing” because this scam specifically targets tax pros. Scammers may pose as new clients to lure preparers in their trap. Eventually, their email chain will include a malicious link or attachment that can infiltrate a preparer’s system.