Smishing, 👉 You get a message that looks real (from a bank, delivery company, etc.)., 👉 It asks you to click a link, give details, or download something., 👉 The link usually leads to a fake site that steals your info., Online Romance Scams, 👉 You meet someone special on a dating website or app., 👉 Not long after they want to message you outside of the app., 👉 They tell you it’s true love, but they live far away — or because they’re in the military., 👉 Then, they make up a story and ask for money. Maybe it’s for a plane ticket to visit you., Quishing, 👉 A scammer creates a fake QR code (on posters, emails, or messages)., 👉 When you scan it, it sends you to a fake website or downloads malware., 👉Example: a QR code that looks like a payment link but steals your bank details., Malware: Malicious Software, 👉Apps or software intentionally designed to damage or contaminate an electronic device., 👉 It may steal sensitive and confidential information stored on your device or install harmful software to spy on your online activities., 👉It can infect all types of electronic devices, including cell phones, personal computer, tablets, smart televisions, and even gaming systems, Ghost Tapping, 👉A scammer gets close enough to your phone or tap-enabled card to start a payment. They might “accidentally” bump into you., 👉These scams often happen in crowded places like festivals, pop-up stands, or markets., 👉The scammer’s card reader might show no total or ask for a small “donation,” then charge a much higher amount.

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