Don’t get hooked by a phishing scam

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is reminding Iowans that crooks target us through our cell phones and computers.

These gadgets are a regular part of our daily lives, providing convenience and entertainment, but they can also make us vulnerable if we don’t take precautions.

Here are a few tips to protecting yourself from getting hooked by a telephone or e-mail scam: 

>> Don’t reply to emails or phone messages that ask for personal information.

>> Never send personal information through e-mail. Use secure websites instead.

>> Watch your bank and credit card statements for unusual activity. 

>> If you have disclosed sensitive information, alert your bank and the federal Internet Crime Complaint Center, www.IC3.gov.

To learn more about avoiding identity theft, go to www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.gov.