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Avoiding Scams
Avoiding Scams
In finance scams, someone deprives you of your money capital or otherwise harms your financial health through deception
When avoiding scams, cybersecurity is key, don't open links or emails from people you don't know and be cautious when answering calls from random numbers. Scammers will pretend to be people you know the email or phone number they use to constantly you might be familiar but always ensure to double check key information before responding. Ensure that you are using strong passwords as well as reporting scams if you happen to come across them
Common Scams Include
Common Scams Include
Debt collection scams:Debt settlement or debt relief companies often promise to renegotiate, settle, or in some way change the terms of a debt you owe to a creditor or debt collector. Dealing with debt settlement companies, though, can be risky and could leave you even further in debt. What to do: Avoid doing business with a company that guarantees they can settle your debts, especially those that charge up-front fees before performing any services. Instead, you can work with a reputable nonprofit credit counseling program that can help you work with your creditors.
Black mail scam: Try to stay calm in spite of blackmailers’ intimidation and high-pressure tactics. Stop communicating with them and don’t pay them. Keep all messages as evidence to help law enforcement. Keep in mind that you don’t need to deal with this alone. Report blackmail to the police and to your local Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office , by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI, or online at tips.fbi.gov
Charity scam: Ask for detailed information about the charity, including address and phone number. Look up the charity through their website or a trusted third-party source to confirm that the charity is real.
Debt collection scam: Avoid doing business with a company that guarantees they can settle your debts, especially those that charge up-front fees before performing any services. Instead, you can work with a reputable nonprofit credit counseling program that can help you work with your creditors.
Grandparents scam: Beware of a caller who insists on secrecy and contact your relative yourself to verify the story. If you can’t reach them, try to get in touch with them through another trusted person, another family member, or their friends
Lottery or prize scam: Avoid providing any personal or financial information, including credit cards or Social Security numbers, to anyone you don’t know. Also, never make an upfront payment for a promised prize, especially if they demand immediate payment
Common Payment Methods Used by Scammers
Common Payment Methods Used by Scammers
Never send money to someone you don’t know. Scammers use a variety of ways to collect money from you, including:
Wire transfers
Money transfers
P2P (peer-to-peer or person-to-person) payment services and mobile payment apps
Gift cards
Cryptocurrency
If you come across a scam, report it.
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