Types of Cyber-Scams Pt.1
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The most prevalent fraud is phishing, which uses phony emails to deceive victims into disclosing personal information such as passwords, credit card numbers
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In Job offer scams, The scammers ask for an upfront fee for job placement or training but never give a job and the job seekers are left with financial losses and disappointment.
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A lottery scam is a type of advance-fee fraud which begins with an unexpected email notification, phone call, or mailing explaining that "You have won!
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Advance-fee scams is a scam where the scammer will promise a high value goods, loans, prizes, etc in exchange for a small upfront fee. This money is taken from user and the promise is never fulfilled.
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Online dating scams involve creating fake profiles on dating websites to build a connection between two people and hold them into romantic relationships. Once trust is established, the scammers request money or personal information under various texts