Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing: Here’s how these scam attacks differ
Phishing• What it is: Phishing is the broad term for any type of scam that uses fake emails, websites, or other online communications to trick you into giving out personal or financial information. • How it works: Scammers might send an email pretending to be from a trusted organization, like your financial institution or an
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Scams are becoming more common, and some of the most convincing ones are impersonation or imposter scams. In 2024, consumers reported losing $2.95 billion to this type, second only to investment scams ($5.7 billion). In imposter scams, criminals pretend to be from trusted businesses, such as your credit union, or impersonate individuals you know (like
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