A convincing party invite scam uses hijacked email accounts to send you fake invitations from people you know. Learn how to spot the red flags — and why enabling two-factor authentication on your email is the best defense.
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Phishing has a new face — literally. Scammers can now use AI tools to fake voices and videos that look real. Before you act on an “urgent” request, look for audio or visual clues and verify through another channel.
Think you can spot a tech support scam? Today’s fraudsters are using everything from spoofed caller ID to manipulated search results. Here’s what to watch for and how to stay safe.
Beware of PayPal invoice scams that might even appear to come from Apple. Should you receive one, report it to PayPal to help protect other people, but don’t mark the message as spam.
Scams are starting to incorporate personal information stolen in data breaches, so you may get “sextortion” threats that purport to know your phone number, address, and more. […]
Please be aware of a common phishing scam targeting newly-hired employees.