Social Engineering Scams

Social engineering scams are a form of fraud that manipulate individuals into performing actions or revealing confidential information. Rather than relying on sophisticated hacking or technical skills, these scams exploit human psychology and trust. The scam preys on human emotions, such as fear and curiosity, to trick victims into giving up their hard-earned cash.

Some typical forms of social engineering scams include:

• Baiting
• Impersonation
• Phishing
• Smishing
• Vishing
• Whaling

Want to learn more about social engineering scams? Check out this article about a recent 'Hi Mom' WhatsApp scam.