Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

This article warns that geopolitical conflict creates fertile ground for opportunistic scammers and outlines common scam types — fraudulent charges, romance fraud, fake charities, travel and investment scams, sensational fake news that can deliver infostealers, and advance-fee schemes — while offering practical advice for spotting and avoiding such scams (do not click unsolicited links, verify contacts independently, use anti-malware and anti-phishing protections).