Cyber Scams and You: Prevention and Education
- UNCP Author/Contributor (non-UNCP co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Joshua Clubb (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP )
- Web Site: http://www.uncp.edu/academics/library
Abstract: "The rise of online scams has become a growing concern for internet users around the world. Data from the Federal Trade Commission's annual reports reveals a worrying pattern of rising fraud complaints and losses, in spite of the widespread notion that these schemes are simple to recognize. This essay tries to raise awareness of internet scammers by describing several sorts of scams, their tactics, and objectives, as well as the universal warning signs that most frauds display. The paper discusses and presents examples of different fraud types, ranging from those that require active manpower, like refund scams, and those that use software to take a more passive route, like phishing, and trojan viruses. The essay also covers the methods fraudsters use to identify potential victims and the characteristics of targets. In order to avoid falling for these frauds, it emphasizes the value of education and prevention in its conclusion."
Cyber Scams and You: Prevention and Education
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- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2023