You’ve been around the internet for some time. You know the ins and outs and what to avoid. You can spot a scam from a mile away, right? Social media giveaways, car warranty calls, texts from the IRS — these tricks don’t work on you. We applaud you for your vigilance.

As careful as you may be, scammers are always working on nabbing new victims. One method is to impersonate a business or service that you are familiar with through phishing emails. Once a bad actor has your trust, they pounce. A recent case saw a scammer posing as Microsoft and sending emails requesting payment for service. Tap or click here for details and tips on how to avoid this type of fraud.

People have been getting more packages since the start of the pandemic. Essentials for work, home, school and entertainment are just a click away as online retailers expand their wares. Of course, scammers were quick to jump on this opportunity. Read on for a new trick to watch out…

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