One of the biggest issues today is the threat of phishing scams.

According to Phishing.org , phishing is defined as “a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details, and passwords. The information is then used to access important accounts and can result in identity theft and financial loss.”

These scams are rapidly changing to keep up with the latest news and trends in attempts to be as convincing as possible. Knowing how to spot when it’s a scam is crucial for keeping your personal information and assets safe.

Some of the most common scams — often in the form of an email

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