Scam alert: Report shows which companies are impersonated the most

The video discusses the rise of impersonation scams, particularly those involving the US Postal Service, Amazon, and other major organizations. It highlights a personal story of a scam encounter and provides statistics on the prevalence of such scams. The video also outlines current trends in scam tactics, such as fake subscription renewals, and offers advice on how to avoid falling victim to these scams, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and direct verification with companies.

Which organization was most frequently impersonated in 2023?

• US Postal Service

• Geek Squad

• Norton

• Amazon

What trend is observed in the method of scams according to the transcript?

• Scams through social media are increasing

• Email and text message scams are increasing

• Phone call scams are increasing

• Door-to-door scams are increasing

How many reports of business impersonation scams were received last year?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 330,000

• 160,000

What should you do if you receive a message about a subscription renewal?

• Ignore the message

• Click the link in the message

• Verify directly through your account

• Call the number in the message

What does the Postal Inspection Service state about USPS communication?

• USPS will send emails for every delivery

• USPS will send text messages for every delivery

• USPS will call you for delivery issues

• USPS will not send messages unless you sign up for tracking