'Don't Get Fooled (Again)': From Shady Calls To Phoney URLs, Steer Clear Of These 5 Popular Tech Scams

There has never been, and never will be, a 'free lunch'. Staying vigilant and steering clear of the usual tropes is the best way to secure yourself against tech scams.

Cybersecurity experts stress the importance of treating every day with the same caution as April Fools' Day. ( Image Source :Getty )

Back in the early '70s, The Who's axeman Pete Townshend wrote how he "Won't Get Fooled Again." Of course, that was more of a youthful burst of anger against the vile, conniving 'system.' Half a century later, unsuspecting users (youth and senior alike) are more often than not falling victim to a new kind of vile and conniving 'system' developed by tech-competent bad actors. It could be an innocent-looking email attachment. It could also be a fake URL. It could also be a phone call from the