Lisa Sturgis

2 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Cybercriminals deploy a variety of strategies to rip you off, but there’s one weapon you can spot a mile away -- if you know what to look for. Beware of any email, voicemail, or text message that employs scare tactics or otherwise plays on your emotions. Subject lines like “Act Now” or “Immediate Action Required” should raise red flags. Random threats or outlandish promises are designed to create the sense of urgency needed for you to click that link or attachment.

2 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A former Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) captain will soon face a judge in connection with a Christmas Eve crash that revealed a cache of drugs stolen from his firehouse. Metro says former captain Christopher Burr crashed into a wall at north Torrey Pines and Horse Drive. They say Burr claimed to have had a seizure, but paramedics reported seeing medical vials in the console and a syringe on the floorboard of his truck.

3 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Cybercriminals are looking to give students, teachers, and administrators a masterclass in identity theft. It starts with an email claiming to be from your school, college, or university. It tells you to scan a QR code to update your contact information, check your benefits, or apply for an opportunity. Scanning the code takes you to a Google Form that you’re instructed to fill out.

3 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Cybercriminals use some pretty antisocial behavior to get access to your personal information. Their latest scam focuses on Facebook. You’ll get an email warning that your page violates copyright laws. It urges you to log on immediately, file an appeal, and avoid losing access to your account. The email looks legitimate. It’ll include a very authentic-looking logo. But - it’s fake. Also fake, the Facebook support page the link in the email directs you to.

3 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Lisa Sturgis

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Bad actors aren’t just out to get you, they’d also love to attack your employer and all your colleagues. Your office or work network may seem secure, but even a simple mistake can open the door to disaster. With that in mind, never write down passwords in notebooks or on sticky notes. If someone finds them, your security could be compromised. Remember to lock your screen whenever you leave your computer. And, avoid inserting unfamiliar USB drives into your hard drive.