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How Fear Tactics Work: Beginner
Cybercriminals don’t need advanced tech to hack you—they just need to make you panic.
In this Micro Training, we'll discover how fear-based scams work, and what one might look like.
Quick Tips
- When you perceive a threat, your brain’s fear center activates. In these cases, you’re no longer thinking critically—you’re reacting.
- If an unexpected contact triggers fear, anxiety, or pressure to act, treat it as a red flag.
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