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An ‘approval phishing’ tactic has been used to steal more than $4 billion in cryptocurrency from victims in 3 years.
The ’smishing' involves criminals sending text messages with fake notices about upaid toll bills to collect sensitive data.
The IRS is warning about schemes to steal personal information via phone calls, texts, and emails as the April 15 filing deadline approaches.
The greatest amount of money was lost by people seeking high investment returns or looking for love online.
The post was reportedly pinned to the late actor’s X profile. It is unclear if any money was stolen.
Email phishing attacks are especially popular over the festive season, partly because there’s an increase in email marketing and special offers linked to the holidays.
