BBB: Here's how to protect yourself from cybercriminals

Cybercriminals have been using phishing attacks, malware and ransomware to profit from unsuspecting victims for more than a decade.

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So it is cyber securitymonth and it’s really importantfor consumers to be aware of allthe ways scammers try to takeadvantage of us.

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It may look like it ’coming from a legitimate comnypabut it’s not.

The best thing todo is don’t click on the ad thatpopped up for yo, instead go tothe companies website directlyto see if the deal is stillthere and that’s the best thingtoo.

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