What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be? Our world is becoming more impersonal as it becomes more digital-centric. And because we can’t see the person or organization at the other end of an … More The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late
One of the biggest threats to watch out for on social media is fraud perpetrated by people who aren’t who they claim to be. Here’s how to recognize them. Some 4.5 billion people worldwide, or almost 55 percent of the global population, have at least one account with one of the big players. And global internet users … More Fake friends and followers on social media – and how to spot them
Don’t be their next victim – here’s a handy round-up of some the most common signs that should set your alarm bells ringing. We all spend so much of our time online these days. It’s estimated that the average adult spends the best part of seven hours per day glued to their screens. When we’re finished with … More 10 signs that scammers have you in their sights
The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at heightened risk of falling prey to online fraud. Sometimes you need to say things that go without saying: The internet has revolutionized our lives, changing the way we work, learn, entertain ourselves and … More 10 reasons why we fall for scams
What are the emotional triggers and errors in judgment that make you fall for an online scam? Con artists have been plying their trade since time immemorial, but the internet opened the floodgates to a whole new level of swindling. It has allowed fraudsters to take aim at an endless number of victims and at … More Scams and flaws: Why we get duped
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