The Latest Online Scams Today

[Cao Thùy Dương]

In today's digital age, cyber scams are constantly evolutioning and becoming more and more complex, making users vulnerable to traps. Here are some of the latest scams that users need to be wary of:

1.     Cryptocurrency scam: Messages, emails or social media ads promise the opportunity to make money quickly through investing in cryptocurrencies. Users are lured and send money but do not receive any benefits in return.

2.     Tax Fraud Calls: Scammers pretending to be tax authorities officers call users and threaten that they will be locked out of account or subject to legal prosecution if they do not make an immediate payment via gift card or bank transfer.

3.     Use Phishing to Steal Information: Fake messages and emails from reputable organizations such as banks, technology companies or government agencies require users to provide personal information such as bank account numbers, passwords or OTP codes.

4.     Social Scam: Scammers use fake social media accounts to create fake conversations with friends or relatives, ask them to transfer money or provide personal information.

5.     Scam NFT (Non-Fungible Token): With the development of the NFT market, scammers have taken advantage of the opportunity to create fake NFTs or use fraudulent methods in the process of NFT transactions, causing users to lose money unfortunately.

6.     URL Shortening Scams: Scammers use URL shortening services to hide malicious links, making users vulnerable to being tricked into clicking on these links and revealing personal information or downloading malware.

To avoid scams, users need to be vigilant and follow precautions such as not sharing personal information online, thoroughly checking email addresses and links, and always learning about the latest phishing practices.