Hello.
We are aware of several scams that are currently being foisted on our local businesses and residents.
We all need to be vigilant online. Recently, we have been contacted by Chamber members who received an email identified as coming from the Pasadena Chamber with a link to download a document to sign. THIS IS A SCAM. Note the return email address is not an @pasadena-chamber.org address.
This is what some received:
The return email address this was sent from is kd@kobatti.net.
Others received this email:
From: Paul Little <ccmn.m@yandex.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 1:04:14 PM
To: Kelly
Subject: Treat Urgent
Hi Kelly,
We have a wire Funds transfer going out today,
Can you Kindly Please let me know when you are on seat to get this done.
Regards,
Paul Little .
The return email address on that is: ccmn.m@yandex.com
If you receive any emails that you are not expecting asking that you download attachments, click on links, send information or view attachments it is best to confirm with the sender that the email is legit before you do anything.
If you are in doub, do not click.
Recently, Resultworx and the Chamber co-sponsored an informative webinar on how to spot nad stop ransomeware, viruses, pfishing schemes and more. You can view the webinar here:
Pasadena Water and Power alert:
PWP WANTS YOU TO BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS: Scammers are getting increasingly more bold and creative. Recent common scams include: phone calls demanding payment to prevent water or electric service shut off, and unscheduled home visits from scammers posing as PWP contractors offering home energy audit services. We want you to know that PWP never accepts payment over the phone and PWP would never visit your home without a scheduled appointment and proper identification. If you are unsure, end the call or do not let them enter your home. Call PWP Customer Service to confirm at 626.744.4005.
For more information on how to avoid being scammed, click here.