There will be scams scams.
Whether it is scam text messages, fake advertisements, unwanted social media messages, or just plain old phishing emails, methods used by cyber criminal are becoming more sophisticated and reliable to hook their goals.
This is the upset of one Report released by Google on Wednesday Its Safety Engineering Center beyond the inaugural scam summit. Research pointed to the recent Federal Trade Commission data, showing that the loss of fraud has been reported Last year increased by 25% to $ 12.5 billion,
Experts say that due to partially new techniques, including artificial intelligence, which are helping cyber criminals to promote both the reliability and volume of their scams. To make the case worse, Google says that many people still do not know what the red flags of a scam are.
Google said in the report, “Scammers are more effective and work without fear of punishment when people are unaware of fraud and scam strategy.”
Need some help in spotting online scams? Here is a look at the five trending online scams mentioned by Google researchers and there are some tips to avoid them.
Customer aid scam
Scams implement legitimate companies like tech -port providers in an effort to cheat people in handing over sensitive information. They take advantage of their goals by redeeming their concerns about problems. They will also exploit web weaknesses to show fake tech -port phone numbers.
How to be safe: Use the contact information involved with your device or in your technical support contract. The offer of unwanted messages or pop-ups should be ignored, and remote access to your device should only be provided to legitimate providers. To ensure that you are valid before you are valid, repeat the take -port numbers to ensure.
Efficiency
Scammers use fake online advertisements to spread malware. Google says they often offer “free” or “torn” versions of popular software. Now what is interesting, Google researchers say, scammers are rapidly targeting more sophisticated users, including valuable online assets, such as crypto wallets and social media affecting.
Google says that in some cases, maltizing in a major attack may be the first step. The attackers will explain their goals that the software is safe, urging them to close the safety alert and antivirus security to allow the software access to their devices.
How to be safe: Only download software from sites that you consider valid, and make a lot of doubt about any advertisement that offers free version of licensed software. Security warnings from browsers or antivirus software should not be ignored or disabled.
Fake travel websites
The holiday scams are spiking before the summer journey season. Scammers use fake websites to woo vacationers in booking, promise great deals and incredible experiences. They are often displayed as popular hotel chains or a legitimate travel agency.
How to be safe: Consumers should have extreme doubt about super-lo prices or large-scale discounts. Buyers use safe payments with safety and avoid wire transfer. Booking should be confirmed directly with hotels or airlines. And don’t forget to ask about the hidden fees.
Package-tracking scam
These include messages that appear from legitimate distribution companies or online retailers. They often trick goals in paying additional fees to bogus, the real company will not charge.
Now what is interesting about these scams, researchers say that cyber criminal fishing software kits are capable of using them, which promote both their sophistication and scale, almost immediately to mimic websites of legitimate companies.
How to be safe: Doubt unexpected delivery texts that urge you to work immediately. Avoid clicking on the small link. If you are expecting a package, go directly to the delivery company’s site to check the status.
Toll road scam
The rise of the cashless toll system has brought a freeway filled with fake text messages with them, claiming that people have unpaid tolls. Hope the driver will hand over his credit card number or other personal information.
How to be safe: This is another case where you need to think before clicking, even if the message says that you have to work immediately. If you have recently used a toll road, confirm the fees directly with the official toll company. Do not click on the link from unknown phone number or email.
