Cybersecurity firmTrend Microhas found a recent surge in Amazon scams and COVID vaccine deceptions.
The report is part of a growing body of evidence thatfraud of all kinds is burgeoning on the web.
Experts say there are ways to protect yourself.
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check that that youre certain before clicking a link or opening a file to avoid getting scammed."
They will then request you to take action, such as paying money or changing your account controls.
Cybersecurity lawyer Todd Kartchnersaid in an email interview that his firm has recently seen more scams involving COVID-19 vaccinations.
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“People should also be wary about posting their vaccination card information online.
Their cards contain personal information that scammers may venture to use for identity theft.”
Cybercriminals may sometimes use a zero in place of an O to confuse users.
Got an offer of a great deal in an email?
Hover your cursor over (but do not click) the link embedded in the email, Owens suggests.
This link usually reveals the URL that the link will actually go to.
Do not open any attachments until you could confirm the email is legitimate, Owens said.
“Do some research if you are getting requests from an unknown source.”
