Kraken celebrates Scam Awareness Week with tips on protecting your digital finances.

Hey everyone! As digital finance continues to evolve, it’s crucial to be aware of the risks associated with fraudulent activities. According to NASDAQ’s 2024 Global Financial Crime Report, approximately $485.6 Billion was lost in Scams & Schemes in 2023. During Scam Awareness Week, our goal is to educate users on how to protect themselves from scams and to highlight the industry’s efforts in creating a safer environment. Make sure to follow our social media channels for more scam awareness tips and don’t miss our special live stream this Thursday, November 21st at 1pm ET (18:00 UTC) featuring Scam-baiter Kitboga and Kraken’s CISO Nick Percoco on Kit’s Twitch channel. (In case you missed it, check out their previous collaboration where they outsmarted an extortion scammer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfgqMVheROA). Here are some practical tips to stay safe:

1. Skepticism is key when dealing with sophisticated scams. Trust your instincts and question anything that seems too good to be true.
2. Strengthen your digital security by using strong passwords, enabling Two-Factor Authentication, and keeping your software updated.
3. Stay calm in high-pressure situations created by scammers to manipulate you into making quick decisions.
4. Protect your personal information by being cautious about sharing it online, verifying the legitimacy of requests, and reviewing privacy settings.
5. Be vigilant by checking for phishing signs, avoiding unexpected email attachments or links, monitoring account activities, and staying alert for data breaches.

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