10 Ways to Protect Yourself From the Sneakiest Online Financial Fraud (Ep. 25)
Do you know if your online banking details are truly secure?
Today on Red Carpet Retirement, Adam addresses the alarming rise in sophisticated online financial frauds and discusses ten crucial ways to protect yourself. From phishing and vishing to smishing and pharming, you’ll understand the different tactics used by cyber criminals and learn the best practices to safeguard your financial information.
Adam discusses:
- The intricacies of phishing, spear phishing, and common scams on platforms like Facebook Marketplace
- The threat of vishing calls and how criminals can spoof phone numbers from trusted entities
- Detailed insights into smishing and the risks associated with links in text messages.
- Pharming tactics that redirect you to fake websites despite navigating to your trusted bank’s URL
- And more
Arm yourself against financial predators. Tune in and share these vital tips with your loved ones.
Stay tuned for our next episode, “Will the Election Affect Your Finances?”
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