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How to avoid online scams and what to do if you become a victim
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There are also more entry points for scammers now – in our text messages, social media, dating sites or online groups.
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NEW YORK – Cybercrime is on the rise, but even the best antivirus software cannot thwart scammers who target the human psyche.
Some of the most damaging and costly scams involve what is known as “social engineering”. That is when fraudsters use time-tested techniques of deception and emotional manipulation, tricking people into divulging personal or financial information, or even granting remote access to their computers.
