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The Internet is a crucial part of our lives, from online banking to shopping, socializing, and even work. However, with the convenience of the Internet comes the risk of cyber scams. It's no secret that cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in their methods and as a result, more and more people are falling victim to online scams.
Individuals and small to mid-sized businesses are at significant risk of falling victim to these attacks. Identified below are five very common and financially devastating types of cyber scams and crimes that occur every day.
Tech Support Scams
Tech support scams involve cyber criminals posing as representatives of reputable tech companies, such as Microsoft™ or Apple™ to deceive victims into providing access to their computers or personal information. The scammers may claim that the victim's computer is infected with a virus or requires immediate assistance.
In 2021, a woman from Florida lost $5,000 in a tech support scam after she was tricked into believing there was an alert involving her computer.