Nov 12 / Admin

New Scam Alert: Fraudsters Impersonate Superintendent for Gift Card Scam

ClickOrlando.com News reported: 
 
OCPS officials are warning staff of a phishing scheme in which an imposter poses as Superintendent Maria Vasquez and asks them to purchase gift cards as a surprise for staff.

News 6 caught up with Social Engineer CEO Chris Hadnagy — a.k.a. “The Human Hacker” — to get his take.

Hadnagy said the imposters will use a trusted name to catch people off guard.

“That fear of maybe losing your job or disobeying a command from your boss is what they prey on,” Hadnagy said.

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