The most common threats on the Internet are scams and fraud. There is a big incentive for criminals to use the internet to steal, because they can very cheaply attempt to scam millions of people at once. Any given scam may only work on one or two people out of a million, but that is enough for the criminal to still make money. The best defense against scams, online or off, if preparedness and vigilance. Here are some common types of scams to help you prepare.

Cons don’t fool us because we’re stupid. Cons fool us because we're human. Brian brushwood, Scam School

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