Sure — as a security-minded website owner you’re probably already using a VPN to protect your privacy, managing app permissions to protect your phone, making sure your browser is blocking third party trackers, and enforcing strong passwords for all of your databases and user accounts. But personal security extends well beyond the scope of protecting your cellphones, computers and websites.
In today’s post, we’ll be raising awareness about what scams are, why you should care, and how to protect yourself against scammers.
So, what is a scam?
The term scam is broadly used to describe a scheme or fraudulent business that aims to take money or goods from unsuspecting individuals.
Online scams have rapidly increased to target unsuspecting victims with the exponential growth of the internet. And while webmasters may be aware of online scams that can harm their websites, such as phishing, the truth is that scams and misinformation target a wide range of users.
Scams can come in a wide range of formats, shapes, and sizes including:
- SMS scams
- Tech support scams
- Deceiving pop-ups
- Phishing
- Donation scams
- Catfishing
- Sextortion
- Cold calls
- Online surveys
- Cryptocurrencies
- Employment scams
All of these different types of scams share a common element: they center around stealing money, property, or sensitive information from a victim.
What’s more, targets can range from the elderly, to busy professionals and even tech-savvy millennials.
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