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Florida officials warn of ‘evil twin’ cyber scams
— Beware of fake public wifi networks whose name closely matches a trusted network. Users should always verify names match exactly and avoid performing any financial transactions on a share, public network.
Life Hacker
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How to Tell If That Class Action Settlement Notice Is Actually a Scam
— Getting free money is on everyone’s wish list, so it’s a banner day when you wake up to an email or a letter in the post announcing that you can submit a claim as part of a class action lawsuit against a corporation or organization. Getting paid for harm you can’t even remember suffering in exchange for filling out a form is a pretty good deal and a nice surprise.
PhoolPhisher
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Don't Unsubscribe, Delete
— The basic rule applies. If you receive a suspicious email, don’t click on anything, even the “unsubscribe” link.
Info Security Magazine
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Coffee Lovers Warned of New Starbucks Phishing Scam
— A wave of emails masquerading as Starbucks offers have been circulating, promising coffee drinkers a free Starbucks Coffee Lovers Box.
PhoolPhisher
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Notice of Bank Information Change
— Phishing scams are emails, text messages, phone calls, or any other communication where a criminal tries to trick you into giving them your personal information. The scammers will then use your personal information to steal from you.
The Guradian
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My father was devastated’: family battles to recover thousands stolen in email scam
— Criminals who targeted Françoise Schorosch’s father knew how to lull the elderly man into a false sense of security. “The sender of the email was someone impersonating me and asking for money,” she says.