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    Fake Tech Support Scams

                                                            Tech support scams involve a scammer pretending
                                                            to be a representative from a well-known company.

                                                            They claim there's an issue with your device and ask
                                                            you to download software or pay for services that

                                                            are either unnecessary or non-existent.

                      Spear Phishing Attacks

                      Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing, where

                      the attacker  customises  their approach,  often
                      focusing  on a specific  individual  or organisation.
                      These attacks are more sophisticated, often using

                      information  gathered from social  media  or other
                      sources to make the scam seem more believable.

                                                            Lottery or Investment Scams

                                                            In lottery or investment scams, you might be told
                                                            that you've won a lottery or investment opportunity.

                                                            These scams often require an upfront payment or
                                                            the  sharing of personal information  to  claim  your
                                                            winnings. Once you  pay  or provide  details,  the

                                                            scammer vanishes with your money.

                      Online Shopping Scams

                      Online shopping scams are designed to trick people
                      into paying for goods or services that never arrive.

                      These scams often occur on fake or compromised
                      websites that mimic legitimate online stores. Once

                      you  make a payment, the products  either  don't
                      arrive or are of poor quality.

                         Every day, more than 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent worldwide. These emails are

                         designed to deceive recipients and steal sensitive information.

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