Web Fraud and Phishing Warning
West Wind Capital is committed to protecting your personal and financial information from fraud and phishing attacks. However, we want to make you aware that these types of attacks are becoming more common and sophisticated, and that you should be cautious when sharing personal or financial information online.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of online scam in which a fraudster tries to trick you into giving away your personal or financial information by sending you a fake email or website that appears to be from a legitimate organization. The fraudster may try to impersonate a bank, government agency, or other organization, and may use urgent or threatening language to try to scare you into taking action.
How to Protect Yourself
Here are some tips to help protect yourself from phishing attacks:
- Be cautious of emails or websites that ask you to enter personal or financial information.
- Be wary of emails or websites that use urgent or threatening language, or that ask you to act immediately.
- Do not click on links or download attachments from emails or websites that you do not trust.
- If you receive an email or are directed to a website that claims to be from West Wind Capital and you are unsure whether it is legitimate, do not respond or enter any information. Instead, contact us directly using the information provided on our website.
What to Do If You Have Been Phished
If you think you have fallen victim to a phishing attack or have shared personal or financial information with a fraudster, here is what you should do:
- Contact your bank or credit card company immediately to report the incident and to protect your accounts.
- Change any passwords or security questions that you may have shared with the fraudster.
- Run an antivirus scan on your computer to ensure that it has not been compromised.
- Contact the authorities, such as the Federal Trade Commission or your local police department, to report the incident.
We hope these tips will help you stay safe online and protect your personal and financial information. If you have any questions or concerns about online fraud or phishing, please contact us using the information provided on our website.