In ‘Do Me a Favor’ Scams, a Criminal Pretends to Be Your Pal

A few months ago, Sonia Nofziger, 59, received an email that appeared to be from the new CEO of the small tech company in Philadelphia where she works: “Hi, Could you possibly complete a task for me before I leave for a meeting? Send me your mobile num. Thanks. Kevin.” She didn’t think twice about emailing him her number, even though his message had come from a personal Gmail account. “He’d only been onboard for five or six weeks,” she explains, “and none of us knew him that well, because he works remotely.” (Read More)