So...you've been hacked or scammed.
What do you do now?
- Call us. We can help with everything below.
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Change your passwords: Immediately change the passwords for all of your online accounts, especially if you suspect that any of them may have been compromised. Use strong and unique passwords for each account. MouseCalls incorporates password management with security checks in some of our plans.
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Contact your bank or credit card company: If you believe your financial information has been compromised, contact your bank or credit card company immediately to report the fraud and freeze your accounts if necessary. If you have suffered even a small financial loss, file a police report as well.
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Report the scam or hack to the relevant authorities: Depending on the nature of the scam or hack, you may need to report it to law enforcement agencies such as the police, the FBI or the FTC.
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Check your computer or device for malware: Run a virus scan on your computer or device to check for malware or other malicious software that may have been installed without your knowledge. MouseCalls provides a guaranteed cloud-powered antivirus with all our plans.
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Keep an eye on your accounts: Keep a close eye on your bank and credit card statements to monitor for any suspicious activity. MouseCalls CyberWatch has plans available that do this for you.
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Educate yourself: Learn more about how to protect yourself from scams and hacks in the future by reading up on cybersecurity best practices and staying informed about the latest threats and scams. Make sure to read our blastmails and check our blogs.
- Subscribe to one of our service plans; either a comprehensive Membership covering you, your data, your computers and mobile devices, or even just CyberWatch. Each one comes with $1,000,000 in Identity Theft Protection, plus other great features that the big boys don't have. It's 100% made in the USA unlike some major offerings. Plus, you have us to call if anything goes wrong :)