Gifts Too Good to be True
Scams have existed for as long as humans have. Before the internet, scammers used more basic, offline techniques, like swiping credit card applications from your physical mailbox or calling you on the phone to manipulate you into revealing your credit card details or other sensitive information, leading to identity theft.
Who could have predicted how much things would change in just a few decades? The arrival of the internet revolutionized everything. It gave us constant online access and created new opportunities for scammers, often called “phishers.”
In this season of gift-giving and end-of-year generosity, let’s review some of the clever ways scammers might be targeting you and what are some tactics you can employ to protect yourself from falling victim to their malicious intent. Maybe you even have a story to share that might be invaluable for others to learn from?
Discussion Leader: Pastor Peter Christ