While scrolling through social media, you come across a post advertising an investment opportunity in cryptocurrency. Reading through, it sounds like a great opportunity for high returns on your investment. You reach out to the advertiser, and they quickly explain all you have to do is send money directly to their account and they will complete the investment.
You’ve received a call from a representative claiming to be with Microsoft. They state that your computer has been hacked and they need access to assist in preventing further damage to your computer. You should immediately provide all information about your computer so they can remotely access and resolve the issue.
You receive an unexpected call and the caller ID shows up as your credit card company. The caller asks for personal information like your social security number or birthdate and your account number.