JK Computer Consulting dba JKCC

Phishing PSA:
Today's phishing attempt comes to a Frontier email address, which is now powered by Yahoo. There has been no Frontier contact since this transition which is the first thing suspicious about the email. Here's a few other things as you look over the image below:
1. It's coming from an .com email address
2. It's to a random email address, not the frontier email address
3. If Frontier did send a communication, then it would be "Frontier Communications"
4. Random words being capitalized
5. URL "click here to update your email now." which says nothing about terms of service
6. The URL it redirects to is very suspicious
7. The copyright is incorrect, they would use "Frontier Communications"
8. Last the notification comes on the date that is allegedly discontinued

Stay alert!

PSA: For our friends seeking new jobs, beware a scam where an alleged recruiter (insert impressive company name here) contacts you via text to offer you work. They typically originate from another country, offer an easy route into their business, and often will just require a minimum fee or other payment. It’s a good idea to stick to official company sites or companies that are known to you on your network. Today’s offering originates in the Philippines but has a 202 area code call back number. This is because they typically get a voip (voice over ip) number located in your country. Be vigilant!

Beware: Shopping online for "deals too good to be true".
There have been a number of new domains (websites) popping up selling a wide range of popular products at prices that are 50-60% lower than average prices.

To further confuse your shopping experience, these sites appear to be paying some amount to get good ad placement (either on Facebook, Instagram, Google, etc.

The site appears legitimate then after you enter your payment information, your merchandise will never arrive. Your payment information will be sold off though :/

A few tips:
- Visit whois.com and look up the website and see how long it's been around (i.e. less than a few weeks might be considered suspect)
- Search for the same product, see if other sites advertise a similar price or exact same price then visit that site, you won't be surprised that it's identical to the other site just with a different name (that could be considered suspect)
- Search for best prices and make a best guess at what's average price and look for lowest price in that range from a seller that appears reputable
- Trust your gut if something seems questionable