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Can you identify the scam?

Posted on January 29, 2024 at 02:42 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

ON SECURITY

By Susan Bradley

This is scam season at my office.

Every day, there is an unwanted email that comes though our email-filtering system and into our inboxes. And every day, the scams get a little bit better. But often, being aware of scams isn’t just about watching out for email lures but also text messages, posts on social media, or even phone calls.

How can you avoid getting trapped by these scams?

Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.05.0, 2024-01-29).

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