by thelanzagroup | Jan 13, 2025 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
As I mention in my presentations, try to limit writing checks and refrain from putting them into the mail system. This letter to the editor appeared in the Wall Street Journal recently and is a reminder of how the crime of check washing is a persistent threat....
by thelanzagroup | Dec 30, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
The FBI is warning the public that criminals exploit generative artificial intelligence (AI) to commit fraud on a larger scale which increases the believability of their schemes. Generative AI reduces the time and effort criminals must expend to deceive their targets....
by thelanzagroup | Dec 9, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
When shopping online during the holiday season—or any time of year—always be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. Don’t become a scammer’s next victim. Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned...
by thelanzagroup | Nov 23, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
I spoke to the BBC about this case. Here is the article: An international crime ring may be behind burglaries targeting the homes of professional athletes across the US, although experts caution that local groups could also be responsible. In recent weeks,...
by thelanzagroup | Oct 28, 2024 | Jeff Lanza's Blog
On the Internet: Be Cautious When Connected Everyday tasks—opening an email attachment, following a link in a text message, making an online purchase—can open you up to online criminals who want to harm your systems or steal from you. Preventing internet-enabled...
