Scam
The hidden pitfall of greed.
Definition
A scam is the hidden pitfall covered by sweet leaves. It promises sudden fortune or false ruin to bypass your defenses. The enemy does not fight for your gold; they trick you into handing it over. It is the art of the lie. If an offer dazzles the eye, look for the hook. Greed and fear are their weapons; do not arm them.
In training
You can counter this risk with these skills:
critical thinking,
resilience,
self-control,
tech literacy.
This risk shows up in these environments:
Internet,
social media,
and text.
In the news
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Tips
Latest tips related to this risk:
- Phishing scams almost always use a sense of crisis (e.g., "Your account will be deleted in 2 hours!") to make you panic and skip logic.
- Passwords should be like toothbrushes. Choose a good one, don't share it with anyone, and change it if it gets "gross" (compromised).
- Avoid logging into bank accounts or sensitive sites on coffee shop or airport Wi-Fi without more security.
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