When you think of those most likely to get scammed online, what kind of person comes to mind? You might automatically think of Baby Boomers, many of whom are above 60 and are typically not as tech-savvy as younger generations.
But that stereotype is wrong. Members of Generation Z are more than three times as likely as Boomers to have fallen for an online scam in the past year, according to a new report from consultancy Deloitte.
"Cyber criminals follow the numbers and will try to compromise new, emerging platforms that the younger generation might be quicker to embrace," says Dr. Jessica Barker, co-founder of security firm Cygenta and author "Confident Cyber Security." The Better Business Bureau recently warned of a growing TikTok “money-flipping” scheme being reported in its Scam Tracker service.
DON’T PAY PEOPLE WHO PROMISE JOBS Gen Z can be susceptible to too-good-to-be-true job offers, which promise to jump-start their young careers. Just remember that “no honest employer will ever make you pay for a job,” advises the FTC.
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