Zero Foolishness on April 1st: How to Outsmart Scams and Fraudsters

April 1st is known as a day for playful tricks and harmless pranks. Friends, families, and even mainstream media outlets come up with surprising stunts to catch us off guard. However, behind the laughter lies the very real risk of scammers and cybercriminals exploiting the spirit of April Fool’s Day to conceal scams and other malicious schemes.

You might be expecting a prank on April 1st, but don’t just brush off the email, text or social media post as a mere joke. Cybercriminals thrive on this