Identifying a Scam
The best protection against scams is a human firewall. No digital protection will ever be as effective as a person who is educated and aware.
We’ll discover:
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Scammer Tactics
Scam perpetuators follow a predictable method.
Lower Your Guard
Scammers lower your guard by...
Pretending to be an authority, representative of an organization or an interested partner.
Create a Sense of Urgency
Scammers create a sense of urgency by...
Implying that if you don’t act quick within short and clear deadlines something bad will happen.
Force Quick Decisions
You make a quick decision which...
Leads to missteps in your decision-making process.
Scam Email Example
Below is an example scam email and what to check for.
6 warning signs to check:
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2 additional warning signs to check for:
Pre-Response Checklist
Before every single flight, there is a pilot completing a pre-flight checklist. Any response to incoming communication should be treated as a flight. That means you must always complete your “pre-response checklist”.
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