The family group chat is a goldmine for scammers
The last message in your family group chat may have seemed completely harmless. It could have been a beach photo, a flight arrival time, a dentist appointment or an update about Dad's cardiologist.These are the everyday details that keep families connected.
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The last message in your family group chat may have seemed completely harmless. It could have been a beach photo, a flight arrival time, a dentist appointment or an update about Dad's cardiologist.These are the everyday details that keep families connected. They can also give scammers the information they need to impersonate someone you love.A criminal may already know your relatives' names, phone numbers and addresses before making contact. Your family group chat can supply the current details that make the scam believable.New!
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- The last message in your family group chat may have seemed completely harmless. It could have been a beach photo, a flight arrival time, a dentist appointment or an update about Dad's cardiologist.These are the everyday details that keep families connected.
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- 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
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The family group chat is a goldmine for scammers
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