Wednesday 20th May 2026

    Online scams (#1,279)

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    1. You receive an email that looks like it’s from your boss asking you to urgently transfer money. What type of scam is this?

    2. What sort of person is likely to be the target of a whaling scam?

    3. What is a 419 scam?

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