Don’t fall for these business/academic scams

Ever get tempted by something that is just too good to be true?

Unfortunately, the land of tweebleheads will never disappear…

And they will rob you dry if you fall prey to them.

www.business2community.com/cybersecurity/3-external-scams-targeting-your-small-business-02142948

lists 3 business-related scams, including:

Vanity Awards (I remember once being pitched that – they ask for your most inspiring quote, how you want your friends to remember you… and then they hit you with the $300 price. I didn’t buy back then but did admire the attempt to close a sale).

Office Supply Scams (where scamsters pose as your traditional provider who has “moved offices and phone numbers)

And several more.

Want to get a lowdown on even more scams that are multiplying like 100% Insecure WreckItRalphs?

Check out:

squareup.com/townsquare/8-ways-to-protect-your-business-from-phishing-scams

smallbiztrends.com/2018/09/phishing-attack-examples.html

digitalguardian.com/blog/phishing-attack-prevention-how-identify-avoid-phishing-scams

and of course:

www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/identity-theft-and-data-security/phishing-scams

www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/scams-your-small-business-guide-business

www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds (for reporting!)

Your takeaway?

Never click on unexpected links…

And always be wary that someone might try to social engineer you to get closer to the data it craves.

In other words- take good care of your business!

Enjoy.