I'm a scam prevention expert and I got scammed (lupinia.net)

Article summary

A scam prevention expert shares their personal experience of being scammed, despite having extensive knowledge of scams and taking precautions to protect their personal data. The scammer posed as a Wells Fargo representative and tricked the expert into revealing a verification code, which was used to add their card to an Apple Pay account. The expert reflects on how their own biases and assumptions contributed to their vulnerability to the scam. The experience highlights the complexity and sophistication of modern scams.

Main themes

• scam prevention
• phone scams
• online security
• company responsibility
• internet literacy
• IP camera security
• counterfeit products
• customer safety

What commenters say

• Some people believe that not answering the phone or letting unknown calls go to voicemail is an effective way to avoid scams.
• Others argue that scammers can spoof legitimate phone numbers and that it's impossible to avoid them entirely.
• There is a concern that companies like Amazon may be complicit in shady behavior on their platform, such as allowing counterfeit products to be sold.
• Some commenters think that Amazon's prioritization of profit over customer safety and security contributes to the prevalence of scams on the platform.
• It's suggested that disputing transactions with card issuers may be an effective way to recover losses from scams.
• Others believe that companies like Amazon should take more responsibility for preventing and responding to scams on their platforms.
• The discussion also touches on the issue of internet literacy and how people often rely on unverified online sources for information, which can lead to mistakes and scams.
• Some people think that putting IP cameras on a separate isolated network is a good way to mitigate the risks of hacking and unauthorized access.