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4 phishing scams to watch out for during the holidays
2020-11-13 16:33

Fake shipping notices and charity frauds are two scams cited by the security company GreatHorn, which offers tips to consumers on how to avoid them.

In a blog post published on Thursday, security company GreatHorn warns of four different scams likely to pop up this season and offers advice on how to combat them.

As the holiday season comes, here are four types of phishing campaigns to watch out for, according to GreatHorn.

As most people shop online due to the coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals are more intent on launching phishing emails that impersonate shipping notifications.

The link leads people to a phishing site where scammers try to capture their personal information.


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