‘Net scammers go after gullible with fake stimulus offers: “

Scammers are always on the lookout for sociopolitical events they can craft into a phishing hook; we’ve seen the thieves try lures flavored with everything from holiday celebrations to information on international assassinations. The various security firms and organizations in the United States have been warning of an uptick in recession-themed spam for the past few months. Families feeling the pinch—particularly those where one or more providers is in their second to third month of unemployment—are more likely to take a chance on an ad that seems too good to be true, even if they logically know the chance of finding a golden ticket is slim indeed.

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