A disturbing new email scam is targeting individuals with frightening tactics. While many people are savvy in spotting phishing scams, this new tactic goes a step further, tricking people into paying money or Bitcoin by including images of their homes, pulled directly from Google Maps. Exploiting data from previous breaches, the scam adds a chillingly personal touch.
Valimail’s Al Iverson shares essential advice on recognizing and defending against these phishing emails, explaining the importance of verifying sender details with tools like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
These scammers don’t have the time or ability to actually hack into your email accounts,” Iverson reassures, urging readers to examine email domains carefully and avoid responding to unfamiliar emails that demand payments. 
For an in-depth look at this scam and practical ways to protect your data, check out the full article in HuffPost.
