Phishing Scams Succeed by Scaring

Phishing scams continue to evolve as scammers need to stay one step ahead of unsuspecting victims. A recent episode of the ComsumerMan Podcast reveals that scammers are increasingly trying to scare us into falling for a phishing trick.

“They scam you by scaring you...”

By making you rush into action before thinking, they get your personal information. Listen to how this works (or read the story) at the ConsumerMan Website. The solution is still the same -- be suspicious of anything that shows up in your Inbox, especially if you weren't expecting it. Related Reading:

• How to Detect Phishing Scams
• Credit/Debit Card Skimming Scams
• Vishing Scams Dial for Your Dollars