Have you been reading the stories about Kobe Bryant and his legacy in recent days?
The Better Business Bureau is warning people not to fall for scams or clickbait in the days after Bryant’s death. The former Los Angeles Lakers star was killed, along with his daughter Gianna and nine other people, when his private helicopter crashed in California.
“The tragic death of Kobe Bryant is likely to generate scams exploiting fans’ eagerness for information and memorabilia,” the bureau said in a news release Monday.
The bureau said “spear phishing” emails are common. The emails appear to come from a reputable news source or organization but contain links to malicious websites. The bureau said readers should always check the email address of the sender and mouse over the links to see the URL.
The bureau also warned against clickbait stories, where sensational stories are presented as real.
“If it sounds too outlandish to be true, it is probably a scam,” the bureau said.
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