{"id":228381,"date":"2026-04-03T04:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=228381"},"modified":"2026-04-02T15:10:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:10:50","slug":"oklahoma-tax-breach-fbi-impersonation-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/oklahoma-tax-breach-fbi-impersonation-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma Tax Breach and FBI Impersonation Scam: This Week in Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A tax system breach in Oklahoma is putting\u00a0highly sensitive\u00a0personal information at risk. And unfortunately, this is exactly the kind of situation scammers love to exploit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Hackers\u00a0reportedly\u00a0accessed\u00a0W-2 and 1099 files through Oklahoma\u2019s online tax portal,<\/strong> according to state officials, exposing the kind of information that can open the door to tax fraud, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing attempts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before the follow-up\u00a0scams\u00a0start rolling in, this is the kind of moment where layered protection matters.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcafee.com.mcas.ms%2Fen-us%2Fidentity-theft%2Fprotection.html%3Fpath%3Dblogs%26McasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2523f91618c87a85b66e7a4303ebc49b9eaa014e09a09d4bc1b75599a5704456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+ Advanced<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0includes identity monitoring and data\u00a0cleansup\u00a0that\u00a0can help alert you if your personal information starts circulating\u00a0where it\u00a0shouldn\u2019t, and Scam Detector can flag suspicious messages if scammers try to use this breach as a hook.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Happened in Oklahoma<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to\u00a0a statement by\u00a0the Oklahoma Tax Commission\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.koco.com.mcas.ms%2Farticle%2Foklahoma-tax-commission-data-breach-raises-concerns%2F70911154%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2523f91618c87a85b66e7a4303ebc49b9eaa014e09a09d4bc1b75599a5704456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reported by KOCO News 5<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a local ABC affiliate, suspicious activity inside the state\u2019s Oklahoma Taxpayer Access Point system was identified in December 2025. The agency says impacted individuals have been notified directly by mail, and complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance are being offered.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When W-2s, 1099s, Social Security numbers, and tax-related records are exposed, scammers can use that information to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">File fraudulent tax returns <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try to open new accounts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build phishing emails or texts that feel unusually real <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Either way, the goal is the same: use\u00a0real information\u00a0to make the next\u00a0scam\u00a0more believable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Red Flags of a Scam After a Breach Like This<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The breach itself is real. But what often follows is a second wave of\u00a0scams\u00a0pretending to help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watch For:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emails or texts about your \u201ctax account\u201d that create urgency <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Messages asking you to verify personal information <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fake alerts about refunds, filings, or suspicious activity <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Links telling you to log in and \u201csecure\u201d your account <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s\u00a0where people can get hit twice: once by the breach, and again by the\u00a0scam\u00a0that follows it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u00a0To Do If\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0Impacted<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0panic. Then:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take advantage of any free credit monitoring or fraud assistance being offered\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor your bank accounts, tax records, and credit reports closely <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze if needed <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be extra careful with any message referencing taxes, refunds, or account access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go directly to official sites instead of clicking links in emails or texts <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And that, my friends, is\u00a0scam\u00a0number one in this week\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Week in Scams<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s\u00a0get into what else is on our radar.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The FBI Impersonation Scam Showing Up Across the U.S.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scammers pretending to be federal agents are making the rounds across the country, and this one is built to make people panic fast.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Field offices, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fbi.gov.mcas.ms%2Fcontact-us%2Ffield-offices%2Fchicago%2Fnews%2Ffbi-chicago-seeks-information-and-warns-public-about-individuals-impersonating-federal-agents%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2523f91618c87a85b66e7a4303ebc49b9eaa014e09a09d4bc1b75599a5704456\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chicago<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.houstonpublicmedia.org.mcas.ms%2Farticles%2Flaw-enforcement%2F2026%2F04%2F02%2F547839%2Ffbi-houston-office-scam-warning%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2523f91618c87a85b66e7a4303ebc49b9eaa014e09a09d4bc1b75599a5704456\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Houston<\/span><\/a>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are warning the public about <strong>fraudsters posing as FBI agents in calls, texts, and emails<\/strong>. In some cases, the scammers claim\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0connected to an investigation. In others, they say\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0a victim of fraud and need to act\u00a0immediately\u00a0to protect yourself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sometimes they do not stop there. They may also pretend to be bank employees working alongside the FBI, all to make the story feel more convincing and get access to your money or personal information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_228385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-228385\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-228385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11.15.33\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Suspects wanted by the FBI\" width=\"1000\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11.15.33\u202fAM.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11.15.33\u202fAM-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11.15.33\u202fAM-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-02-at-11.15.33\u202fAM-205x117.png 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-228385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The FBI has shared images of these suspects pretending to be agents. If you are contacted by these officials, report it to the FBI.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\">Why This Scam Works<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0scam\u00a0plays on the same pressure tactics\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0seen\u00a0over and over again: authority, urgency, and confusion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If someone claims to be a federal agent, many people freeze up and assume they need to cooperate\u00a0immediately.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0exactly what scammers are counting on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The FBI has been clear about this: federal law enforcement will not ask you for money or sensitive personal information over the phone, by text, or by email.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\">The Red Flags in This Message<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unsolicited outreach from someone claiming to be federal law enforcement <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pressure to act immediately <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requests for money, gift cards, prepaid cards, or personal information <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instructions to keep the conversation secret <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stories involving a bank \u201cworking with\u201d the FBI <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If it feels dramatic, high-pressure, and just a little off, trust that instinct.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\">What To Do if You Get One Of These Messages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Do not respond \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not send money or share personal information <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact the agency directly using publicly listed contact information <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save the message for your records <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Report it to the FBI: <\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324), or online at\u00a0<a href=\"resolveuid\/7e5cf775039946fea09039f60f4739e4\" data-val=\"7e5cf775039946fea09039f60f4739e4\" data-urltype=\"_direct_\" data-linktype=\"internal\">tips.fbi.gov<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is also exactly the kind of message\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcafee.com.mcas.ms%2Fen-us%2Fscam-detector%2F%3Fpath%3Dblogs%26McasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2523f91618c87a85b66e7a4303ebc49b9eaa014e09a09d4bc1b75599a5704456\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is built to flag before you get pulled in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How McAfee Helps You Stay Ahead of Scams and Breaches<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+ Advanced<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gives\u00a0you\u00a0multiple layers working together so you are not left figuring it out after the damage is done:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcafee.com.mcas.ms%2Flearn%2Fidentity-monitoring%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2523f91618c87a85b66e7a4303ebc49b9eaa014e09a09d4bc1b75599a5704456\">Identity Monitoring<\/a>\u00a0alerts you if your personal info shows up where it should not, so you can act fast<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/personal-data-cleanup\/?path=blogs\">Personal Data Cleanup<\/a>\u00a0helps remove your information from data broker sites, making you harder to target in the first place<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-detector\/\">Scam Detector<\/a>\u00a0flags suspicious texts, emails, links, and even deepfake videos before you engage<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/web-protection\/\">Safe Browsing<\/a>\u00a0helps block risky sites if you do click<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus.html\">Device Security<\/a>\u00a0helps detect malicious apps or downloads<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/vpn\/\">Secure VPN<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0keeps your data private, especially on public Wi-Fi\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This kind of layered protection is critical in cases like ghost student\u00a0scams, where the first sign of fraud often comes after financial damage has already happened.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Safety tips to carry into next week<\/span><span 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