Trending: Current Events and Scams - May 2024

If there is a current event, you can be sure a scam is running rampant! Shocking headlines about hot topics often catch our attention more than a typical piece of online content, and cybercriminals are capitalizing on that notion by creating scams related to these events. From election news to significant legislative changes, political milestones often serve as fertile ground for sophisticated scams. Fake and real emergencies and natural disasters are also used to draw users’ attention. 

In this month’s newsletter, explore examples of current event scams, and how cybercriminals are using natural disasters, health emergencies, and global crises, to make their scams more convincing.

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