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Directive has been serving the Oneonta area since 1993, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

How Fear Tactics Work: Beginner

Cybercriminals don’t need advanced tech to hack you—they just need to make you panic.

In this Micro Training, we'll discover how fear-based scams work, and what one might look like.

Quick Tips

  • When you perceive a threat, your brain’s fear center activates. In these cases, you’re no longer thinking critically—you’re reacting.
  • If an unexpected contact triggers fear, anxiety, or pressure to act, treat it as a red flag.
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