The tech experts at Mic.com lay out the newest traps that could compromise your personal information or bank account.
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First, don't fall into the social media trip.
Facebook scams are on the rise. Keep a close eye on offers from "friends" and never send money this way.
Airbnb scams are also multiplying, with offers that send you to a website that looks like Airbnb, but it's not. Click with caution: If the website address ends with .info and not .com you could be dealing with scammers.
Those "Re:" or in response emails make it look like someone is getting back to you with answers to a question or order info. It looks like a brand or name you trust, so you open it. People who clicked on links ended up with dangerous malware.
There's a new round of scam calls making people think they are in trouble for missing jury duty. Many ask you to "pay a fine," but don't fall for it.
Also, watch out for "smishing," or phishing attempts sent over texts.
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Many of these look like texts from your bank or credit card company, or even notifications from the IRS.
They look official, so be careful - especially if they ask you to click on a link and ask about your password or personal info.
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