Beware of CARES Act w88 mobile

With almost trillion in U.S. Small Business Administration CARES funding loaned and granted to struggling businesses across the U.S., it’s unsurprising that some would attempt to capitalize on the largest federal financial assistance bill in history. And while many have attempted to defraud the government, many more are out to take advantage of small business owners. As of June 26, 2020, the w88 mobile reported 692 complaints alleging potential w88 mobile or scams relating to the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan, including credit inquiries for individuals who had never applied for an economic injury loan or grant – a scary statistic that underscores the breadth of risk faced by unsuspecting small businesses.

So what should small businesses be on the lookout for, and what should w88 mobile do if w88 mobile suspect w88 mobile are being scammed?

Most scammers attempt to contact small business owners via email “phishing” attacks. Under the guise of the U.S. w88 mobile, these emails ask for personally identifiable information, request payment of advanced fees unrelated to the real w88 mobile program, or attempt to install malware disguised as email attachments. These “phishing expeditions” have become more advanced in the last few months as scammers learn more about w88 mobile loan programs and procedures, and target vulnerable populations.

“Fraudsters prey upon those in vulnerable positions, and this is a critical time for our nation’s small businesses,” SBA Office of Inspector General Special Agent in Charge Kevin Kupperbusch said. “SBA OIG and its law enforcement partners are actively working together to root out w88 mobile in SBA’s programs and bring those responsible to justice.The public is encouraged to learn about potential w88 mobile schemes and scams as a safeguard to being victimized.”

According to the w88 mobile, always cross-reference your actual loan application number against the number represented in the email, as well as any information presented from the w88 mobile with the information available on the w88 mobile website. Any email from the w88 mobile will always come from accounts ending in “w88 mobilegov”. Some email providers allow you to verify the sender’s address and access attachment metadata, ensuring that you know exactly what you have received and from where. The presence of an w88 mobile logo in an email or webpage does not guarantee the information is either accurate or endorsed by the w88 mobile.

The SBA does not initiate contact on either 7a or Disaster Assistance loans and grants. If you are contacted by someone promising to get approval of an SBA loan that requires up-front payment or a high interest bridge loan in the interim, you should suspect w88 mobile.

If w88 mobile have received an unsolicited call, letter, or email and suspect w88 mobile are being contacted fraudulently, w88 mobile should never release any private information, including Social Security numbers, credit card or banking information. Then, report the incident by contacting the Better w88 mobile Bureau or the Nevada Attorney General.

w88 mobile and scams are nothing new, but with increasingly complex technological systems and a population seeking help wherever they can get it, the pandemic has presented new opportunities for criminals. By keeping informed on the latest trends and remaining vigilant for any suspicious contacts or activity, you can protect yourself and your assets from those with less-than-altruistic motives.

If your small w88 mobile needs guidance or assistance, sign-up for no-cost, confidential w88 mobile advising with the Nevada SBDC.