Are you worried about falling victim to scammers? In this video Antony Horner talks about the social engineering tricks that scammers use and the steps you can take to protect yourself. Understand how to spot a fake email, why it is important to make sure your email account is secure, and how to choose a good password.
Resources
- Jim Brownings channel
- Jim’s video explaning how he got scammed
- Official link for Turkey-Syria Earthquake appeal 2023
- Metropolitan Police Little Book of Big Scams
- National Cyber Security Centre
- Check if something might be a scam , Citizens advice
Contents
00:00 – Start
00:47 – Intro
01:28 – Antony Intro
02:14 – What is a scam
02:29 – Who is at risk of being scammed
02:44 – Jim Browning
05:56 – Why did he fall for it
07:12 – Why do people fall for Scams – Social Engineering
13:42 – How to protect yourself
17:33 – How to spot a fake email
19:10 – Password Safety
22:33 – Three Random Words
24:14 – Types of Scam – Transfer Job
25:18 – Advanced Fee Fraud
26:52 – One Time Passcode Scam
29:53 – Computer Service Fraud
30:57 – Courier Fraud
31:33 – Conclusion