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Online Fraud Is Exploding: Are You at Risk?

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In the "Good Ole Days", only 2 billion bucks per year was stolen through online scams! Nowadays, online fraud is exploding. Are you at risk...?

Resources

Phishing.org
What is Phishing?

Vishing: Voice Phishing
What Is Vishing? Voice Phishing Is Surging - Expert Tips on How to Spot It and Stop It

Smishing: SMS (or Text) Phishing
What is Smishing? How Text Message Scams Work (And How to Avoid Them)

Quishing: QR Code Phishing
What is QR Code Phishing (Quishing) - Attack & Prevention Guide in 2025
Watch out for Malicious QR Codes! This Kind of Scam is Increasing
BBB Tip: Don't Scan QR Codes on Unexpected Packages

Screen Sharing Scams
New WhatsApp Scam Targets Your Bank Account

Mobile Payment Fraud
How to Avoid Mobile Payment App Scams
Lawsuit Claims Zelle Security Lapses Cost over $1Billion in Fraud: What You Need to Know

Steps to Take to Avoid Scams and Fraud
How to Guard Against the New Generation of Fraud and Identity Theft
12 Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams

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