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Repetition Doesn't Make it Real
— Scammers borrow tactics from real-world marketers and advertisers. One common technique is using repeated messages to create brand awareness. Just because you get multiple messages advertising the same product or service, doesn't mean it's real.
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Why Would Anyone Fall for This?
— Phishing scams often look like a bad knockoff of a Home Shopping Network ad—loud, messy, and full of typos. Yet, they somehow reel people in. Here’s why these digital infomercials from the dark side work.
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Familiarity Does't Make it Personal
— It doesn't take a professional spy or a savvy hacker for a scammer to act like they know you. They're sending out so many messages, that they'll eventually be right. They're playing the odds. Don't let their gamble turn into your loss. As the saying goes, even a broken clock is right twice a day.
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Instagram Code Scam
— Detecting email phishing scams related to Instagram requires a vigilant approach and attention to detail. Here are some tips to help you identify potential phishing emails:
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The Nigerian Prince Lives
— You may think that the Nigerian Prince Scam (also known as 419 scams) are obsolete, but in reality they are still very much alive. As per a recent report, these scams continue to rake in over $700,000 annually.
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FBI Warns Against Election Fraud Schemes
— The FBI issued a warning that scammers are exploiting the 2024 US election to perpetrate many different types of fraudulent schemes.