Common Scam Attacks
The evolution of the digital world has put humanity in front of different cyber risks and one of the most common is scam attacks. From fake emails and phone calls to elaborate online schemes, scammers are becoming cleverer in attacking their victims. A scam attack is a manipulation scheme that uses social engineering techniques to trick victims so that the attacker can steal the victims’ personal or financial information.
Scam attacks can have serious consequences for victims, including financial loss and emotional distress. It’s important to be aware of the different types of scams that exist, and the different methods available to protect yourself, such as being cautious of unsolicited offers or requests for personal information, and not responding to threatening or intimidating messages.
In this chapter, we will cover the following main topics:
- What is a scam?
- Advance-fee fraud, also known as the Nigerian scam (419 fraud)
- Other...
