These are two very different stories but both basically spin around the same idea – on the internet it is easy to pretend to be something you are not:
Huge rise in LinkedIn bogus boss scams – Warwickshire Police – BBC News
Ukraine war: Investigation finds hundreds of fake charity websites – BBC News
Always be extremely cautious when interacting with websites, organisations or individuals on the web – really make sure they are who and what they say they are – especially when they want money from you. Check with trusted third parties, check out their stories and backgrounds on social media, on the web and with people you trust. And even then think twice before paying them anything.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
