Ensuring Guest and Team Member Safety at TekChoice Electronics
At TekChoice Electronics, the safety of our guests and team members is paramount. Our cybersecurity team consists of numerous skilled experts situated in our 24/7 Cyber Fusion Center. They utilize state-of-the-art cyber tools, comprehensive team member training, and work closely with law enforcement agencies to proactively prevent and address potential threats.
On this page, you will discover details about the measures TekChoice Electronics takes to combat cybercrime and resources that guests can access to safeguard themselves against fraud.
Don't be a Victim of Fraud
If you suspect that you have fallen victim to fraud, it is crucial to act swiftly in order to safeguard both yourself and your accounts.
Contact TekChoice Electronics
Please visit Contact Us page and choose "Report Issue" from the dropdown menu of topics.
Secure Your Access with a Passkey
A Passkey offers a unique and secure way to sign in to your device, similar to using your fingerprint. It is more secure and convenient than traditional passwords. To set up a Passkey for this device, simply log in with your password and navigate to Sign in & security within your Account settings.
Reset Password
To enhance security measures, it is recommended to update your account passwords with distinctive passphrases instead of regular passwords. It is recommended to avoid using easily guessable passwords based on personal information, such as your favorite food, color, or movie.
Fraud Reporting: Further Information
Please inform the Internet Crimes Complaint Center (IC3) and/or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) using their Report Now Assistant tool. Also, remember to report the incident to your local law enforcement agency. Don't forget to contact your bank or credit card company if you suspect any fraudulent activity and to prevent unauthorized transactions.
Common Fraudulent Tactics and Scams
Unauthorized activity takes place when a con artist falsely presents themselves as a representative of the TekChoice Electronics brand in order to deceive individuals into divulging personal information like usernames, passwords, account numbers, or other identifiable data. This deceptive approach can take on various forms, including phishing (email-based), vishing (voice-based), or smishing (text message-based), and may appear to be legitimate communication from TekChoice Electronics.
Fraudulent Order Scheme at TekChoiceElectronics.com
The fraudulent act occurs when a scammer generates a deceptive "thank you for your recent purchase" message impersonating TekChoice Electronics. This deceptive communication aims to deceive the recipient into disputing a purchase they did not make by prompting them to click on a phone number or link included in the fraudulent message. Subsequently, the scammer will try to extract login credentials, payment details, or other sensitive information that can be exploited for further fraudulent transactions.
Detection of Social Engineering Fraud via One-Time Passwords (OTPs)
In many cases, scams involve impersonation and secret shopper schemes. Usually, the scammer will reach out to individuals through email, pretending to be from TekChoice Electronics with attention-grabbing subject lines like "job offer" or "influencer opportunities." Each position will come with a brief description that serves as a way to entice potential victims by offering payment or complimentary products. After establishing communication, the victim will be asked to disclose personal information, buy and share egift card numbers, or purchase specific items for review.
Beware of Fraudulent Online Vendors
When shopping online, exercise caution, especially when dealing with merchants on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Some of these merchants may employ deceptive tactics in order to obtain personal and financial information from consumers. Watch out for the following:
Phishing scams: Scammers might send emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate online merchants, asking you to update your account information or payment details. These messages often contain harmful links that can redirect you to fraudulent websites.
Fake product reviews: Scammers could use fabricated reviews or testimonials to promote their products. Be skeptical of online merchants with an excessive amount of positive reviews, particularly if they seem too good to be true.
Be wary of hidden fees: Online merchants may charge fees or shipping costs that are not initially disclosed. Prior to making a purchase, carefully review the terms and conditions.
Watch out for these red flags when shopping online:
Limited or unavailable contact information
Requests for payment with a gift card or wire transfer
Negative reviews or complaints about the merchant
Protect yourself by:
Researching the merchant
Checking for customer reviews
Considering using a credit card for added protection against unauthorized charges.
Submit a report regarding any potential security vulnerabilities
TekChoice Electronics Security Reporting
At TekChoice Electronics, we place a high priority on security. If you are a security researcher and have identified a potential security vulnerability in any of TekChoice Electronics' online services accessed by guests, please share the relevant information below. Our security teams will thoroughly review and investigate the reported vulnerability.
TekChoice Electronics is dedicated to working collaboratively and in good faith with security researchers who identify and report vulnerabilities or signs of vulnerabilities in line with our Policy. We are committed to transparent and swift communication in addressing these security concerns. To facilitate this process, kindly provide all necessary details for our team to accurately replicate the issue.
We will verify the presence of any vulnerability and inform you of the steps taken to address it by TekChoice Electronics. Once a vulnerability is confirmed and resolved, we will aim to credit researchers whenever feasible. However, public disclosure of vulnerabilities will only occur with TekChoice Electronics' explicit written approval post-resolution. If your report pertains to a third-party vendor, we will pass it on to the vendor for further action.
Disclaimer
TekChoice Electronics will not pursue legal action against individuals for actions taken in accordance with this Policy and done in good faith. However, TekChoice Electronics retains all legal rights in the case of noncompliance with this policy.
Guidelines for the Program:
Use only your own personal/test accounts when performing testing.
Immediately delete any sensitive information you accidentally access and report your findings.
Exercise caution to prevent negative impacts on customers and the services they rely on.
Stop testing if you are uncertain about the potential impact on our systems. If you suspect or have caused damage while testing a vulnerability, report your initial findings and seek authorization to continue testing.
Do not disclose or share potential or confirmed vulnerability details without written permission from TekChoice Electronics.
Avoid attempting to gain access to systems by brute-forcing or guessing credentials.
Refrain from participating in denial of service attacks.
Do not upload shells or create any type of backdoor.
Refrain from engaging in social engineering or deceit towards TekChoice Electronics employees, customers, or vendors.
Avoid physically connecting to any network or device.
Conduct testing in a manner that prevents unsolicited messages from being sent to TekChoice Electronics guests or team members.
Do not interact with any TekChoice Electronics employee, customer, or vendor during testing.
Avoid altering, exposing, or extracting data containing personally identifiable information, intellectual property, or other sensitive information that is not your own.
Refrain from changing passwords for accounts that do not belong to you or for which you have not obtained explicit permission. If prompted to change a password for an account that you did not create or were not given access to, cease the action and report it immediately.
Take precautions to ensure the privacy and safety of all TekChoice Electronics guests and team members.
Legal Notice
TekChoice Electronics has the ability to change the terms and conditions of this program at any time. By taking part in the Program, you agree to all terms. We recommend checking this site frequently, as we regularly update our program terms and eligibility. Any changes are effective once they are posted.