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Online scammers’ tricks and how to spot them

How to outsmart the scammers
The scam: phishing
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: pharming
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: Trojans in apps
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: bank transfer scams
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: social media scams
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: romance scammers
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: fake ticket selling websites
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: ransomware attacks
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: cryptojacking
How to spot it
What to do about it
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How to outsmart the scammers

There’s no doubt that the online world has made our lives faster, easier and more convenient. We can shop, do our banking and even talk to a potential date in the blink of an eye. Yet along with those benefits are some dangers to be aware of with unscrupulous scammers looking to steal our personal information and our money. We've talked to experts on scams and cybersecurity, so click through to find out more about the tell-tale signs to look out for and how to keep yourself safe.
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Frances Carruthers

23 October 2019

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