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Whatever attention you pay messages, texts (and possibly even phone calls) is ratcheted up, heightened.
Merry scam time
Cybercrime is a big business.
Can you spot all the signs that this is a phishing attempt.
For you, the cost of cybercrime could be immeasurable.
The text in question arrived this morning from “my bank.”
If I didn’t know what I do about cybercriminals, I might’ve fallen for this phishing attempt.
Can you spot all the signs that this is a phishing attempt.
The message is designed to elicit a combination of confusion and concern.
Crucial to the scam is the link.
“SCAM 101: Fake Chase Website.
They do a really good job on those.
But all it takes is someone with good web design skills and time.
When I visited the root domain I landed on a Spanish web designer’s homepage.
Even Morgan admitted to me that there is no easy way to detect the difference.
You might also think that even if you did, you wouldn’t be fooled.
Generally, no one is sending text messages that ask you to visit a URL.
So will your family, friends, and coworkers.
