Phishing email scams can often result when anyone uses carbon copy (CC) while addressing an email to a group of people. This results in forwarding the same email repetitively, thereby exposing the email addresses of all the people concerned. How to Prevent Phishing Email Scams With scammers att...
So how do people get your private email address? Purchased email lists Scammers know that nobody would ever willingly give their private email address, so they find other solutions. That’s when they turn to purchased email lists which already contain millions of email addresses. Fortunately, ...
Once they've sent this email, potentially to hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of addresses, all they now have to do is sit tight and wait for someone to take the bait. When they receive a call through the number they gave in this email, the scams start to get in motion. They...
You may receive a fake message via email. This technique is called phishing. The goal of the scammers behind the email is, once again, to steal personal and financial information and, perhaps, even get you to make a payment. To do so, the email could offer you an attractive coupon or ...
Scammers often want to close their sales quickly to avoid being caught. While there may be a valid reason for a short time frame (like with tickets to an upcoming event), proceed with caution and do additional research before buying or bidding. The seller doesn’t have a long feedback ...
For example, some scammers create fake websites for ICOs and instruct users to deposit cryptocurrency into a compromised digital wallet. In other instances, the ICO itself may be at fault. Founders could distribute unregulated tokens or mislead investors about their products through false advertising...
A knee-jerk kind of text. And another reminder to look at the links. Do they look legit? Really pushing it on the weight Mike Brant - Townsquare Media Really pushing it on the weight Yes, many of us have weight concerns, and that's precisely who scammers are targeting. They're hopin...
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Scammers are preying on your emotions, and because you care, you're unknowingly sharing spam to all of your Facebook friends. You're scrolling on Facebook and you see an urgent post asking you to share a photo of a teen missing near you, so you click ...
Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back. ...