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What ‘psychological warfare’ tactics do scammers use, and how can you protect yourself?

  • Written by: Mike Johnstone, Security Researcher, Associate Professor in Resilient Systems, Edith Cowan University
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Not a day goes by without a headline about a victim being scammed and losing money. We are constantly warned about new scams and staying safe from cybercriminals. Scamwatch has no shortage of resources, too.

So why are people still getting scammed, and sometimes spectacularly so?

Scammers use sophisticated psychological...

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