Ticor Tech Tip – Facebook long lost friends may not be who they say KOMO / Ticor Consumer Tip

On December 29, 2020   /   Blog, Ticor Tech Tip, Uncategorized, WesternWA  

When a long-lost friend contacts you via Facebook Messenger, you need to stop and make sure they really are your friend and not a fraudster in disguise who hopes to get you to send them personal information or possibly money.

“Hi, it’s your uncle Bob. I just wanted to tell you there’s this new government grant that you can get more information about, just text me your number and we’ll talk to you about it.”


If you get contacted by someone via Facebook Messenger, whether you know them or not, and they immediately want you to text or email them, and they ask for money or personal information – you’re dealing with a fraudster.

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Ticor Tech Tip – New Gift Card Phone Scam KOMO / Ticor Consumer Tip

On December 15, 2020   /   Blog, Technology, Ticor Tech Tip  

We are proud to say we have partnered with long time local area consumer protection advocate Herb Weisbaum of KOMO to bring you Technology and Title Tips.

When someone calls you on the phone, it’s not always easy to tell if they’re a con artist pretending to be with a government agency, your bank or credit card company.

These imposters can be mighty convincing.

“I’m with the IRS and if you don’t pay right now with a gift card, you’re going to be arrested.”


“I’m calling from the courthouse and you owe a fine. You need to go out, buy a gift card, and pay it right now, or else.”

Before you listen to the call and run to the store to buy gifts cards, think about what you’re being asked to do and why it’s so ridiculous.

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Ticor Tech Tip – Beware of bogus emails about package deliveries KOMO / Ticor Consumer Tip

On December 1, 2020   /   Blog, Ticor Tech Tip, Uncategorized, WesternWA  

We are proud to say we have partnered with long time local area consumer protection advocate Herb Weisbaum of KOMO to bring you Technology and Title Tips.

Fraudsters are now sending emails designed to look like they’ve been sent from FedEx, UPS, DHL or the U.S. Postal Service.

The messages say a package is on its way, and you just need to click on the link or open the attachment to find out more and set up your delivery preferences. These bogus messages even have bogus tracking numbers. With so much online shopping going on right now, this is the perfect scam.

If you click on the link or open the attachment, you could put malware on your mobile device or computer, or you could be taken to a site that tricks you into giving away financial or sensitive personal information.

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