What does scam mean?

Definition and examples A scam is a dishonest or fraudulent scheme that attempts to take money or something of value from people. It is a confidence trick that dishonest groups, individuals, or companies perform. The person who carries out a scam is a scammer, trickster, or swindler.

What are scam text messages?

Called ‘ssmishing’ (a portmanteau of SMS and phishing), the attacks aim to trick the victim into providing information or access that benefits the attacker. One of the more effective and modern variants of scam text messages alert users of a new, incoming package delivery.

How do scammers get malicious notifications on a website?

There are two methods that scammers use to get their malicious notifications on to websites. The first requires the exploitation of a hole in a website’s security. The security flaw allows malicious code to be injected into the site that redirects users to a malicious page.

How do scammers use the Internet?

Scammers abuse the anonymity of the internet to mask their true identity and intentions behind various disguises. These can include false security alerts, giveaways, and other deceptive formats to give the impression of legitimacy. Although the internet has numerous useful purposes, not everything on the web is what it seems.