BBB: Phishing scams becoming more complicated

-
0:22
Milwaukee fire stations collect baby essentials for HOPE Network...
-
2:17
Common Council overrides mayor’s veto; overnight alternate...
-
0:57
Yearly park cleanup builds bond between city’s youth, MPD
-
1:52
New doctor’s report finds 2019 homicide suspect competent to...
-
1:24
Court commissioner has strong words for Milwaukee man accused...
-
1:12
Hoan Bridge lights make special gender reveal for Milwaukee couple
-
2:30
Rufus King teacher sentenced to prison after pleading guilty...
-
1:27
Investigation underway after fire at Franklin Walmart, 10-year-old...
-
1:39
Summer Gallery Night MKE returns this weekend with 50+ art venues
-
3:45
Local Girl Scout earns national scholarship for 24/7 food pantry...
-
2:07
Meet CBS 58’s Pet of the Week: Dot
-
2:34
Humidity rises before a threat of strong storms
WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin's Better Business Bureau wants consumers to be on alert.
Cybercriminals are preying on the vulnerable.
Phishing scams are becoming more complicated, the BBB says. Normally, scammers would try and lure you by promising a reward, threatening punishment, or getting you to open a malicious file.
The BBB says don't take the bait.
"If you're getting an email and you have kind of a weird feeling about it, call that individual up and say 'Hey did you really send this to me? What is this about?' Because there are so many fakes out there and they just lead to more and more scams," said Jim Temmer with the BBB.
The BBB also recommends changing your passwords every so often and updating your security software. You should also delete any unused files containing personal information.