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An unfortunate reality of existing in the modern era is there are new avenues through which scammers may try to target you and it’s up to you to stay diligent to protect yourself.
Scams can happen over text, email, phone, and more. While a good rule of thumb is never share any sensitive information such as passwords or send payment to unverified sources, you can read on to learn more about some of the types of scams to look out for and how you can protect yourself.
Email Scams
Email phishing scams are when fraudulent actors attempt to convince you they are someone else or get you to click a link via email. To avoid these types of scams, check the email address of the sender and ensure the domain of the sender matches what you expect.
Do not click on links from unknown senders or related to sensitive information that you didn’t expect to receive. Always hover over links to see where they will lead you before clicks.
Note for Streamlabs Users: Beware of impersonators. Streamlabs will only contact you from the @streamlabs.com or @logitech.com domains. We will never solicit payments or your personal info via email for additional services. Please report concerns to: [email protected].
Social Media Scams
Social media phishing scams can come in many forms. Through someone building a relationship with you to create trust that they can later take advantage of or through pretending to work for an organization that they don’t belong to.
Note for Streamlabs Users: Beware of impersonators. Streamlabs will only contact you from the @streamlabs.com or @logitech.com domains. We will never request payment, personal info, or sell services via social media. If you have received a DM from someone asserting to be a Streamlabs employee and you want to check the legitimacy of the message, please reach out to: [email protected].
Text Scams
Text phishing scams are when a bad actor tries to convince you they are someone else over text. Do not click any links you do not recognize or reply to suspicious text messages.
Note for Streamlabs Users: If you receive an unexpected text claiming to be from Streamlabs, please report concerns to: [email protected].
Caller ID Scams
Caller ID scams happen when bad actors spoof or imitate the caller ID to make a call look legitimate. Do not answer unknown numbers and only reach out to organizations through publicly listed contact methods listed on their websites.
Note for Streamlabs Users: Streamlabs will never call you. If you receive a call claiming to be from Streamlabs, please report concerns to: [email protected].
More Signs to Look out For
- Urgency: Scammers will often try to create a sense of urgency in their messages to trick you into taking action. If you receive an unexpected message, slow down and consider if this may be a phishing attempt.
- Odd Requests: If something feels off about a request, take note. Consider if the request is logical and always contact the brand through a listed contact method if you’re unsure about a message.
By following some basic guidelines, you can help keep yourself safe from scammers. As mentioned, Streamlabs will only contact you from the @streamlabs.com or @logitech.com domains. We will never request payment, personal info, or sell services via email, text, phone call, or DM. If you’re unsure if a message is from Streamlabs or to report any concerns, reach out to us at [email protected] or submit a ticket.