GOOGLE has revealed its three ‘golden’ rules for spotting cybercriminal activity.
There are many scams out there that hope to defraud people out of their identity and money.
These range from “tech support impersonation” scams to phishing.
What’s more, bad actors sometimes use trusted brands to scam others – including tech giant Google.
For instance, in a tech support scam, a cybercriminal may pretend to be a Google rep
However, Google is trying to help potential scam victims by identifying and sharing three “golden rules”.
The first of the rules is “slow it down.” Google stated, adding that “scams are often designed to create a sense of urgency.”
“Take time to ask questions and think it through,” the tech giant advised.
Google labeled the second rule as “spot check’.
“Do your research to double-check the details you are getting,” the company expanded.
“Does what they’re telling you [to] make sense?” they added.
Last, Google asked people never to share any payments or sensitive, personal information.
“Don’t send – No reputable person or agency will ever demand payment or your personal information on the spot,” Google revealed.
PROTECT YOURSELF
Those three rules are a great place to start when trying to protect yourself against scammers.
However, there are other ways to mitigate your risk, as well.
For starters, never click on strange links sent to you…
