Scammers are getting better at making emails, phone calls, text messages and websites look legitimate.
One of the easiest ways to recognize a potential scam is to watch for three warning signs:
If someone creates panic and pressures you to act immediately, stop before doing anything.
Hang up the phone. Don’t click the link. Don’t download the attachment. Instead contact the bank, vendor, employee or company directly using a phone number or website you already know is legitimate.
One More Security Tip
Be careful with sponsored search results and online advertisements. A fraudulent advertisement can look very similar to the website you’re trying to reach. Whenever possible, use a saved bookmark or type the company’s known website address directly into your browser.
Taking an extra 60 seconds to verify something can prevent hours of cleanup – and potentially thousands of dollars in losses.
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