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<\/a> <\/a> Print This Article<\/a>\n\n\n\nWhen I started Computer Techs in 2003, the most common danger on the computer was the virus. The computer virus was often spread through email attachments. Fast forward 20 years, now the most common danger is social engineering scams. And what was once just random guesses of people\u2019s email addresses, now scammers also use phone numbers to call or send messages to contact their potential victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These days scammers and hackers have a lot more information about you due to website data breaches and the treasure trove of information that has been exposed about you – such as your name, email\/physical address, phone number – and sometimes passwords. They often use that information to send emails, text messages or phone calls to persuade you to that there\u2019s a problem that needs immediate attention. Examples of what they want you to do include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you receive such messages or calls – do not act immediately, it\u2019s likely a scam. Instead read the following information to help you determine the authenticity of what you just received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can you spot a \u201cphish\u201d? Check out these phishing and fake email examples – Computer Techs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks – CISA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What is Social Engineering? Examples and Prevention Tips – Webroot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n