{"id":768,"date":"2025-08-19T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/frederick-md-1072\/?p=768"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:22:26","slug":"protect-your-security-and-sanity-during-the-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/frederick-md-1072\/blog\/protect-your-security-and-sanity-during-the-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips to Keep Your Security Safe During the School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first day of school is just around the corner and the rush to gather the necessary supplies at the best prices is in full swing. We want you to be prepared and ready for any scams that come your way. With the list below, we highlight a couple ways scammers may utilize the Back to School season or your personal information to steal your money. Follow the list and get prepared for anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Scam Offers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a discount on school supplies seems too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers use the Back to School season to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">attack <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">vulnerable parents looking for deals. Before you click, ensure the validity of the offer with these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><strong>Verify the Source<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure the coupon\/offer is coming from a reputable source by checking the retailer\u2019s site or doing some light research on the location the offer is coming from. A quick Google search of the source of the offer and the results can quickly show if this is a legitimate offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: bold\"><strong>Be wary of surveys<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never provide sensitive information to receive a discount, it may not be a legitimate discount. Plus, your sensitive information may be sold to scammers and data brokers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Check the URL<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure the site has an http<\/span><b>s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:\/\/ and the domain is familiar to you. For example, if you think you\u2019re getting a discount at Best Buy, ensure the URL is correct, secured and doesn\u2019t have any additional characters like <\/span><b>best-buy.com.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: bold\"><strong>Get a Security Software<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can feel like a full time job to make sure you aren\u2019t getting scammed, it can be worthwhile to invest in security software. At CMIT Solutions I-270, <a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/it-services\/it-procurement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we can help you find the right software for you<\/a> and keep your information safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Scam Calls<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your child is enrolled in any classes or programs that require payment, scammers may try to call and impersonate an official claiming you have a late payment or owe money. In the event of this type of call, hang up and get the official phone number directly from the source, their website or a business card. Call the official number and confirm if there is an issue. This can extend beyond school programs, scammers have been known to impersonate the student loan lenders, your bank, or insurance. It\u2019s always good practice to not panic and ensure the source is legitimate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2>Impersonation Calls<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the same vein, scammers may try to impersonate a family member attempting to harvest money by claiming they are in danger or lost. The goal is to get you to panic and send over whatever you can to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Set Up a Secret Code<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To keep your family and your money safe, set up a family secret code\/word to use in case of emergencies. This is ultimately the easiest way to ensure safety and preparedness in case of an emergency.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Look Out for Odd Money Requests<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the event you don\u2019t have a safe code and this happens, look out for the odd ways scammers may try to get money. If they are asking for specific gift cards or wire transfers, this should set off alarm bells.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2>Sharing Your Child&#8217;s Info Online<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first day of school is exciting for your child and you! You might be tempted to take a photo of them in their new outfit with all the information about your child\u2019s school and interests. But this information is valuable and can give scammers hints about the security questions that are utilized to log into your sensitive accounts. Always double check the information you are presenting on social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scams happen all year round not only during back to school season. It\u2019s important to keep your eyes peeled and ready for whatever may come your way. Keep these final thoughts in mind and you will be prepared:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always verify the source. If it\u2019s online, make sure the URL is secure and familiar. If on the phone, always call the verified phone number of the organization to clarify the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be wary of offers too good to be true. If it seems too good, it probably is.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look out for red flags. Classic red flags for scams are incorrect grammar, low resolution imagery, and a panic inducing urgency.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/blog\/these-emerging-cybersecurity-threats-are-hiding-in-plain-sight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be aware of currently trending scams<\/a>. They are constantly evolving into new strategies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upgrade your security software to have a second line of defense if anything slips through the cracks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/CMITSolutionsI270Corridor\/GeneralContactForm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Contact us today to get your security software in check!<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first day of school is just around the corner and the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":289,"featured_media":769,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-i-270-corridor"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Stay alert this back-to-school season! 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