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Navigating the Web of Romance Scams: A Guide for Businesses and Consumers

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This trend underscores the evolving threat landscape and the importance of continuous awareness and education on cybersecurity threats, including those that initially appear to be personal in nature. In 2021, losses to romance scams involving cryptocurrency were reported at $139 million ​​.

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Be Wary of Scammers in the Holiday Season

Security Through Education

Due to these stressors, we may become lax in our judgement when it comes to how we view security. In 2021, the FBI and CISA saw an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends. Only through learning about the tactic’s scammers use can we truly continue to improve our own personal security.

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