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6 Types of COVID-19 Scams to Watch Out For

FICO

In one recent example, a criminal impersonated the leader of a UK-based energy firm using voice-generating AI software to convince a chief executive to wire $243K. Smishing is similar to phishing, but is executed through text messages. There is typically a time-sensitive request that immediately needs you to take some type of action.

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