A century ago, Lyndy Ireland’s great-grandparents purchased a kit home from the Sears Roebuck catalog. Today, the house is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places – and attracts visitors from around the world.
Phishing email scams are a common way for scammers to gain access to personal information, including email accounts, which can lead to compromised passwords and other sensitive data. The SLAM method can help identify phishing emails by examining the sender, links, attachments, and message for red flags.
Jody Gillaspie, South Dakota’s director of consumer protection, explains that cyber threats have evolved and emphasizes the importance of education for everyone using the internet. Read how scammers try to con you into giving them money and how awareness and caution can help protect you.