Chances are most of us here are pretty tech-savvy and can spot phishing scams a mile off, but the older generation who haven’t grown up with the internet are now having to use it and are an easy target for scammers. Check in with your family and friends to make sure Granddad isn’t sending money to someone claiming to be Amazon, Grandma isn’t using “passw0rd” for every account, and the couple next door aren’t sharing their names, address, and bank details on Facebook!
Yeah when you’re not in the right mindset you’re always more vulnerable, and I’ve nearly fallen for phishing emails that were claiming to be the company I was expecting something from. At least your mum has learned a lesson, and at least she managed to waste the leeches’ time for a few hours.