Don’t fall for a scam scare: If you are a business owner with a fairly active Facebook or social media presence, there’s a good chance you received an alarming-sounding text or email recently. Something that looks like this:
Sounds pretty serious, right? Not so fast; don’t click on that link just yet! This text message is an example of a recent scam targeting company websites and business social media pages. Just last weekend, 309 Marketing was hit with this same scam scare attempt, in addition to several of our other clients. However, this isn’t the only scam scare business owners must be privy to. This just happens to be one of the most recent! And as scammers adapt and become better at imitating or copying legitimate businesses, being aware of and avoiding these scams is becoming crucial.
In the last days of 2023 and the opening of 2024, there’s been a significant uptick in scams hitting individuals and business owners alike. These scams can come by email, text or phone, and range in detail, from being overly “spammy” to looking like an actual message you might receive. The first step in avoiding these scams is understanding the tricks hackers like to use. Some common scams you might see include:
Unfortunately, hackers are getting smarter and more intricate in the scams they pull, and more people are failing to realize what’s legitimate and what’s not. While 309 Marketing can’t predict the “next big scam,” we can at least equip you with the knowledge of what to look out for when attempting to identify a potential scam scare yourself. Here are a few tips to help you and your employees avoid common online scams:
If you receive a phone message, text, or email that seems suspicious, yet you’re unsure if it’s a scam, call 309 Marketing Group! Our team has (unfortunately) had to familiarize ourselves with all the different types of scams hackers are running to help our clients avoid falling into these potential pitfalls. We can identify the types of scams being run against your business, minimize spam emails via website plugins, and beef up your website’s security through reCAPTCHA and other measures. Or, if interested in additional marketing and website services, call 309 Marketing today at 309-213-9398. We are located at 311 SW Water St, Ste 202, Peoria, IL 61602.