Imposter scam targets retail stores with sophisticated tactics

Retail businesses, beware: A new variation of the imposter scam is making the rounds, and it’s very convincing. This scam doesn’t rely on phishing emails or obvious threats, it uses conversation, trust, and insider knowledge to trick employees into handing over valuable gift card information. By posing as district or regional managers and leveraging tools like LinkedIn to appear credible, s...

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