The Social Media Settings Scammers Hope You Never Change

Have you noticed more scam calls recently, or almost fallen for a phishing email (where criminals trick you into sharing private information online)? The UK National Cybersecurity Centre (NCC) said it’s not just you. “Scams are getting smarter, and some even fool the experts,” it shared on its website. Among these are social media scams, which can involve someone adding you under the guise of an old friend and then asking you for money or information. Romance scams can also take place on these s