More and more scams through social groups

Being part of a social group is a necessity that allows us to stay informed, exchange news and opinions, meet new people and be updated on new job opportunities. But here is that where human relationships become more numerous, scammers are ready to prowl in search of prey.

Online scams are multiplying more and more so as to be able to confuse the very reality of things, so as not to distinguish whether the offer or proposal received is actually true or is actually just a way to steal money.

Hackers have been exploiting social media platforms for years to launch social engineering campaigns to steal identities and information. In fact, social media scams are nothing new.

In recent months we have seen a correlation between scam activity and the ongoing pandemic. Digital platforms have renewed and expanded their potential, as have these cyber criminals.