Tragedy-Related Scams

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Tragedy-Related Scams [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2018/05/21/Tragedy-Related-Scams ] 05/21/2018 
07:20 PM EDT 
Original release date: May 21, 2018

In the wake of the recent Texas school shooting, NCCIC advises users to watch out for possible malicious cyber activity 
seeking to capitalize on this tragic event. Users should exercise caution in handling emails related to the shooting, 
even if they appear to originate from trusted sources. Fraudulent emails often contain links or attachments that direct 
users to phishing or malware-infected websites. Emails requesting donations from duplicitous charitable organizations 
are also common after tragic events. Be wary of fraudulent social media pleas, calls, texts, donation websites, and 
door-to-door solicitations relating to the event.

To avoid becoming a victim of fraudulent activity, NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review NCCIC's Tips on 
Using Caution With Email Attachments [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-010 ] and Avoiding Social Engineering and 
Phishing Attacks [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ] as well as the Federal Trade Commission's article on 
Before Giving to a Charity [ https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0074-giving-charity ].

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