🚨Latest Scam Types & How to Spot Them
📧 Phishing Scams
Fraudulent emails, texts, or websites designed to steal personal information
How to Spot:
- Check sender's email address carefully
- Look for urgent/threatening language
- Hover over links before clicking
- Watch for spelling/grammar errors
Recent Examples:
- Fake Amazon order confirmations
- IRS tax refund scams
- Netflix account suspension alerts
💔 Romance Scams
Fake online relationships to extract money from victims
Red Flags:
- Too good to be true profile
- Quick declarations of love
- Never able to meet in person
- Requests for money or gifts
Common Stories:
- Military deployment overseas
- Business trip gone wrong
- Medical emergency
💻 Tech Support Scams
Fake technical support claiming your computer is infected
Warning Signs:
- Unsolicited phone calls
- Pop-up warnings on websites
- Requests for remote access
- Demands for immediate payment
Remember:
- Microsoft/Apple never call unsolicited
- Real companies don't ask for gift cards
- Never give remote access to strangers
🪙 Cryptocurrency Scams
Fraudulent investment opportunities and fake trading platforms
Common Tactics:
- Celebrity endorsement impersonation
- Guaranteed high returns
- Pump and dump schemes
- Fake ICOs and tokens
Protect Yourself:
- Research thoroughly before investing
- Be skeptical of "guaranteed" returns
- Use reputable exchanges only
- Never share private keys