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How a College Student Lost $10,000 to "The IRS" | Huntress

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How a College Student Lost $10,000 to "The IRS" | Huntress

A college student fell victim to a phishing scam impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and lost $10,000. The incident is documented as a case study from a security awareness consultant highlighting how the social engineering attack was executed.

Why it matters: Students and individuals are targeted by IRS impersonation phishing scams; practitioners should use this case to strengthen user awareness training and email security controls against identity-based threats.

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