Statewide Iowa — Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam called “spearphishing.”
Jim Temmer, with the Better Business Bureau, says it’s different from a regular email or phone scam because it targets individuals at their place of work.
Temmer says a spearphishing scam may come in the form of a strange email or text from your boss or your boss’ boss.
They might also ask for personal or business information from you, or ask that you fill out and approve an invoice. If you find yourself getting a strange message like this, contact your IT department or your boss directly and make sure it’s legitimate.
