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An imposter scam occurs when an individual, or a group of people, trick victims into sending money or providing confidential information. Your confidential information is then used to steal your money or identity.
Imposter scams are conducted using various methods. A phone call used to be the most popular but has since been replaced with emails and texts.
Popular Impersonation Techniques
Imposter scams impersonate a trusted source, such as:
How to Protect Yourself
Despite the sophistication of modern impersonation scam techniques, there are simple ways to protect yourself and your identity. The red flags identified in this article decrease your risk of an attack. For additional information and best practices, explore the rest of our Information Security posts.
Source:
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information. “IRS Imposter Scams Infographic.” January 2020,
Raj Sharma brings 19 years of Information Security experience in the banking industry to his role at Northern Bank. On the Northern Bank Team since 2018, Raj has played an integral part in building the Information Security function that is so critical to mitigating the ever changing security threat environment. He holds a Masters in Information Security and several industry recognized certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Security Systems Professional) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager). Raj is so interested in Information Security, he not only chose it as a career, he makes it his hobby and is constantly learning about new technologies.
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