Top 3 Online Scams Explained | NordVPN

Are you aware of the elaborate scams circulating the internet? From YouTube to your inbox, cybercriminals are trying every way to get to your personal data. *** 🔔 Subscribe to get the latest content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZhRxyloC-qzURiOa3vbFQ?sub_confirmation=1 *** - Phishing One of the most widespread online scams is phishing. Cybercriminals send you an email pretending to be writing from an organization you trust. If you open that email and download an attachment or click on a button or link, that’s it — they can get your sensitive information. - Catfishing Catfishing is another popular scam, when scammers create fake social media profiles by using other people’s or celebrities’ photos, videos and even their personal information. These fake identities are usually used to seek attention, cyberbully, or get your private information. So if you receive a pity story and a request to donate money, check it twice. - Contact spamming Contact spamming is the oldest trick in the book. A cybercriminal will hack into your email or your social media account and reach out to your friends with a message such as “I’ve seen this amazing video, check it out!” Hopefully your friends will recognize online scams and inform you.