People always say there are only two certainties in life: Death and taxes. I’d like to propose a third item on the list: Scams. I get so many cons over text and email that I wanted to share them with you in a “most creative scams of 2022” roundup.
You can use this list to recognize fraud in the wild better. I’ll break down all you need to know, from glaring red flags to subtle signs you’re being scammed. Even if you think you already know what to look for, it’s always good to keep up to date with the latest scam trends.
Otherwise, you could fall for complex new online scams that can fool experienced techies. Tap or click here to spot a new phishing scam that targets Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo customers. If you get any of these messages, watch out. You’re dealing with one of the biggest fraud trends to look out for in 2022.
1. Let’s start with a scarily sophisticated scam
Although I recognized this fraud immediately, less cyber-savvy people might take it at face value. This disturbing trick manipulates your browser and most people’s lack of knowledge on the technical side of the internet.
If you have friends who are too trusting (if not downright gullible), share this with them. If you don’t, they might fall for a scammer’s tricks. Tell them to watch out for messages like this:
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