Student Tribune
Tips to Stay Safe from Cyber Crime
Often, scammers will contact you pretending to be representing MCC,
people you know, or companies you use. Be very suspicious when you are
contacted by anyone and any of the following occur:
1. You are asked to provide personal identifiable
information (PII).
2. You feel pressured and are told you must do something
NOW.
3. You are threatened with law enforcement or other
action such as account deactivation if you do not comply
4. You are asked to purchase gift cards as a form of
payment.
5. You supposedly receive unexpected funds and are asked to
return them. (Hint: The original funds are not real.)
6. You are asked to approve or decline unexpected
transactions using your mobile device.
7. You are asked to share usernames or passwords to
accounts.
Remember, if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Wirley, Eileen
Technology Services - AVP Office
10/07/2021