The Scam Scum are busier these days - seeing more than usual of their attempts to steal your money

By Staff

April 23, 2023

BURLINGTON,ON

 

The scam game appears to be ramping up.

The scam scum are still using the Costco brand name is as a way to pull you in – it must be working for the people who want to steal your money – they keep using it.

Others are using the Microsoft brand and for those that are really gullible someone is now using the International Monetary Fund.

The rule is always the same – look at the email address the information came from – if it looks fishy – it probably is – ignore it and delete it.

The Microsoft message “might” be legit – not certain about that one but I’m not in the market for refurbished items.

When in doubt – DON’T

Costco is such a trusted brand name – people feel comfortable and recognize the corporate name. Always look at the address the email came from – that’s where the clues are hidden in plain sight.

 

Microsoft – another trusted corporate name. Much of what makes your computer work is made by Microsoft. This one looked very fishy to me – I didn’t touch it. Others will.

 

 

Again – look at the email the message came from. Also the IMF works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being.

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