Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Dec 7, 2019 | Dec 2019 - Jan 2020, Wisdoms
If you want to make a donation, first go online and research the charity. Check the Better Business Bureau or the Federal Trade Commission for any scams or complaints connected to the organization. Scammers attempt to fool you into thinking they are a legitimate, so before donating, verify that the URL and email address are correct.
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Oct 4, 2019 | October - November 2019, Wisdoms
When purchasing items with a credit or debit card online or over the counter, there are precautions you need to take.
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Aug 2, 2019 | August - September 2019, Wisdoms
How often do we get and answer calls from telephone numbers of people who we think we know, only to discover it’s a telemarketer or scammer? Here are some prevention tips that may help…
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | May 27, 2019 | June - July 2019, Wisdoms
There’s been a marked increase in text messages with a spoofed Caller ID that ask the recipient to click on a hyperlink — that’s always the objective of this type of scam. It is their methodology to hijack your device. Two Major Risks include: The recipient does not know who really sent the message; and the hyperlink may redirect the message recipient to a website where malicious software may compromise the recipient’s cellphone.
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Apr 5, 2019 | April - May 2019, Wisdoms
To create secure passwords, you generally want to set the minimum password length to at least eight characters, but a minimum length of 14 characters is better.
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Feb 2, 2019 | February - March 2019, Wisdoms
At the start of a new year, many of us make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy. Did you make a resolution to start the year with a “healthy” computer, too? Here are some computer health tips…
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Wisdoms
With all the natural disasters happening throughout the world, unscrupulous scammers are looking to take advantage of our empathy and generosity as we seek ways to help the victims of those disasters. These scammers will be soliciting donations using telephone messages, emails, and even social networking services like Facebook.
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Sep 26, 2018 | Living Life, October - November 2018
One of the trending online fraud schemes involves being contacted by either friends or relatives via email or through social networking services like Facebook about receiving large amounts of money through investments, a class action lawsuit, or even a random contest drawing. However, these “friends” or “relatives” are NOT who they claim to be.
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Jul 29, 2018 | August - September 2018, Living Life
Purchasing medication and even filling prescriptions online can be a risky process, but the chances of being victimized can be greatly reduced by taking a few necessary precautions. Avoid email scams Try not to respond to email “spam.” But if you are inclined to do...
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | May 19, 2018 | June - July 2018, Living Life
Telephone scams have been around for years, even before the birth of the internet, and they are just as dangerous as their online counterparts. Because modern telephone networks use digital technology, it is easy for cybercriminals to manipulate what appears in the Caller ID to trick you into thinking you are receiving a call from a trusted source. This tactic is called “spoofing.”
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Apr 10, 2018 | April - May 2018, Living Life
One of the most common problems I encounter investigating a cybercrime is that the victim fails to provide any records and/or documentation to support their claim that they have been victimized. This is often also true of others reporting the crime, either with the...
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 2017 - January 2018, Living Life
What would happen if cybercriminals took control of your email account? They would have access to all the services and people you communicate with. These criminals will be able to impersonate you, drain your financial nest egg and ruin your life! To protect yourself,...
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Oct 1, 2017 | Living Life, October - November 2017
A simple way to protect your online identity is to use strong passwords. Use any or combine all five of these steps to create strong passwords. Step 1 Select a non-English word at least eight characters long — for example, the Hawaiian word kapakahi, meaning...
Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator, DPA | Jul 23, 2017 | Aug-Sept 2017, Living Life
by Christopher Duque, Cybercrime Investigator. DPA Computer users can get “victimized” online simply because they don’t spend enough time keeping their devices up to speed. Hackers are able to compromise our devices daily if we don’t update the software on our...
