American Music Therapy Association

Cyber Security and Scam Warnings

COVID-19 themed scams have skyrocketed. Be wary of online requests for money, gift cards, personal information, to open an attachment, or respond to a healthcare alert, etc. NOTE: We have received reports of emails asking for money or gift cards which impersonate leaders of AMTA. Always be wary of any online requests.  For official AMTA activities, check the AMTA website for verification first, via this page, Latest News or official AMTA social media accounts. AMTA will not send requests for donations of any kind without announcing it officially first

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• Tips for Staying Vigilant:

  • Think before you click. Scams rely on impulsive clicking.
  • Never download an attachment from an email you weren’t expecting.
  • Even if the sender appears to be from a familiar organization or is a name you recognize, the email address might not be the actual person's address or be spoofed.
  • It's always best to verify an email request through an independent source you trust first.

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