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Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

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Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

Recovery scammers target fraud victims using information from existing breach databases, offering false promises to recover lost funds. These secondary attacks exploit victims when they are most vulnerable and willing to pay for recovery assistance.

Why it matters: Fraud victims face elevated risk of follow-up scams, and security practitioners should educate clients and employees on recovery scam tactics to prevent additional financial and reputational damage.

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