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Introducing the Advance Fee Fraud Loan Scam
I recently have seen a new scam hitting Facebook and my Inbox - the "Loan Scam".
How it works:
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| Example scam from Facebook |
A random person on the Internet offers you a loan, over Facebook or Email. The loan offers extremely low rates, and promises that since it's not a bank, only a few documents are needed, and that they lend to anyone regardless of credit.
Once you express interest, you'll be asked to provide some basic information. They may or may not ask for information which can be used in identity theft, such as Social Security number, or bank account numbers.
Eventually, you'll be asked to pay some sort of "processing fee". In fact, you'll probably find yourself being requested one fee after another, until you finally realize that you're being scammed.
It's very unfortunate that this scam targets those who are already having financial difficulties - because it ends up making their situation even worse.
It's important to make your friends and family aware of these scams, so that they don't fall for one of these scams.
Putting a Face on Caffeine Security - What a Long Strange Trip It's Been!
So I decided today that I should put a face onto Caffeine Security. For the longest time now, you've all probably known me as @CaffSec. My real name is Ken, and I really am a Cyber Security professional.
What a long strange trip it's been! I've explored a LOT of interesting aspects of Cyber Security, and really enjoyed doing so.
You might have noticed the "external content" which has been frequently appearing on this blog. In the interest of full disclosure, I get paid anytime someone downloads or signs up for a magazine through one of those external links. Not much mind you - typically about $1.00. I get one or two checks per year, and typically use the money for a nice steak dinner. However, I don't have those links posting for the money. A lot of good content is available through those links, such as study guides for security certifications, or whitepapers on the latest threats facing the Internet.
Don't be surprised if Caffeine Security gets a redesign in the near future. I've decided to take it a whole new direction - and I think it will be exciting!
So, stay tuned for great things to come!
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