cybercrime

Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center consumers lost more than $1 billion from scams initiated through the web in 2015.

With the Summer Olympics upon us in Rio de Janeiro August 5th through 21st, the Maine Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security are warning of lottery and sweepstakes cyber-scams associated with the Games.

Every year, millions of consumers fall victim to cybercrime. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2014, consumers lost more than $800 million from scams initiated through the web. In recognition of Internet Safety Month in June, Katahdin Trust has recently launched a “Don’t Get Hooked” Phishing Campaign and is highlighting seven tips to help consumers protect themselves from