This particular scam targets the healthcare industry, but remember that similar tactics could be used to target any organization. Any unexpected phone calls or emails should be treated with caution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nSource: Alphastar Capital Management<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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