Vernal City is the latest to warn of the never ending risk of scammers online looking for new ways to get your information. So what kind of scams are out there? Well don’t hold your breath because the list is long and growing every day. Among the most common are gift card scams, government and business impersonators, romance scams, wire transfer scams, and the list goes on. Some common things to look for to identify a scam is that scammers often pretend to be from an organization you know, like the IRS or a utility company. Scammers say there’s a problem or a prize. Some claim there’s a problem with your account and you just need to verify information. Others claim you won a lottery or sweepstakes but have to pay a fee to receive it. Scammers pressure you to act immediately so that you act before you think and realize something is off. Finally, scammers tell you to pay in specific ways like cryptocurrency, wiring money, or by gift card. Visit www.consumer.ftc.gov to learn more and get educated on what to look for and what to do when a scammer is knocking at your virtual door.
