Hurricane-Related Scams

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Hurricane-Related Scams [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/06/01/hurricane-related-scams ] 06/01/2020 
11:36 AM EDT 
Original release date: June 1, 2020

June 1 marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency (CISA) warns users to remain on alert for malicious cyber activity targeting potential disaster victims and 
charitable donors following a hurricane. Fraudulent emailsoften containing malicious links or attachmentsare common 
after major natural disasters. Exercise caution in handling emails with hurricane-related subject lines, attachments, 
or hyperlinks. In addition, be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe 
weather events.

To avoid becoming victims of malicious activity, users and administrators should review the following resources and 
take preventative measures.


  * Staying Alert to Disaster-related Scams [ 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/dealing-weather-emergencies#stayingalert ] 
  * Before Giving to a Charity [ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0074-giving-charity ] 
  * Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST06-003 ] 
  * Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ] 
  * Using Caution with Email Attachments [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-010 ] 

If you believe you have been a victim of cybercrime, file a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigations 
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov [ http://www.ic3.gov/ ].

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