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Watch out for Nepal Earthquake Scams

Unfortunately it is common for attackers and scammers to hijack news stories in an attempt such as the Nepal Earthquake to trick those trying to help.

One such website (which has since been removed) was savenepal.org

Save Nepal

 

If you wish to make a donation to the relief effort in Nepal, be sure to make it to an accredited charity. You can find a list of them here.

 

How to avoid phishing scams

Most scams take the form of a “phishing” attack, where victims are tricked into handing over their personal or payment details.

For more information on detecting and avoiding phishing scams, watch this AVG Academy video.

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How to avoid phishing scams