With digital fraud on the rise, it is important to protect yourself from scammers and fraudulent transactions.
Do not send sensitive information – account statements, social security numbers, Driver’s License -via email without encryption. Financial services and accounting firms often have secure portals to upload this information safely – when in doubt, ask. Fierston Financial Group will always provide you with a secure portal to transmit sensitive data.
If you do not know who is contacting you for information, try to reach the sender by phone. If you receive an inbound call from an unknown number, hang up and try to reach the caller’s organization directly. Despite the increasing sophistication of online scams, diligence is still one of best ways to protect your information and assets.
