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Phishing Scams and Online Safety

This living topic delves into the various methods and evolving tactics of online scams, particularly focusing on phishing scams. It covers new threats such as AI-driven phishing tools like WormGPT, deceptive practices like Facebook 'like farming,' and the persistent issue of fake emails from reputed organizations like Bank of America and TurboTax. The content emphasizes the importance of vigilance, skepticism, and proper reporting to mitigate these threats. It also highlights the inadequacies in corporate responses to phishing reports and offers tips for individual users to protect themselves online.

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Scammers are mining obituaries with AI — here's what your family shouldn't reveal

A widow reportedly lost $7,000 after scammers used details surrounding her husband's death to create a convincing story

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Obituaries can be a scammer's cheat sheet: Names of spouses, children, employers, and hometowns can help criminals build convincing stories.

AI makes the research much faster: Scammers can use AI to identify potential victims and create highly-personalized pitches.

Create a family verification rule: After a death, agree that unexpected requests involving money get checked with another family member before anyone pays.

A grieving widow reportedly lost more than $7,000 after ...

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