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Faizan
Did you know that every year there are thousands of new shams added to the previous years shams and the year before that!
What I mean is that when we consider the number of new schemes this year, an uncertain number well into the thousands, the total is added to all of the previous years all added together, the years new shams don't disappear at the end of the year but continue on into the next year, etc.
So there are way more shams online and off than we could ever possibly count accurately. The best way to stop schemers is to be aware of their tactics.
However, there are 10 things to keep in mind, memorize them if you can, so that you can avoid the many sham traps that are set online and offline and keep yourself, family and loved ones safe and well aware of the criminal schemes set to victimize them.
Stay Alert and remember these things to stop schemes:
1. If someone that you've never met face to face wants you to send money to them don't do it! It doesn't matter the method, whether it be in a wire transfer, a prepaid debit card, or a gift card which is as good as cash and can't be traced.
2. When you get unsolicited emails don't open the attachments or click on any links. Links can download malware onto your computer and steal all of your info, you could even become a victim of identity theft.
3. Criminals can create official looking seals, fonts, and every other detail and they can send emails, texts, or popups online and fool almost anybody that's not paying attention.
4. When you're making online purchases make sure that the transaction is secure.
The website should have "https" in the URL and a small lock icon on the address bar and even with that the site can still be setting you up to overcharge or take advantage of it's unsuspecting visitors.
5. Be very cautious of any one that you deal with online because schemers and opportunists really are everywhere.
They use dating sites, Craigslist, all social media, forums and many other sites and avenues to reach their targets, or catch their prey for each day.
What I mean is that when we consider the number of new schemes this year, an uncertain number well into the thousands, the total is added to all of the previous years all added together, the years new shams don't disappear at the end of the year but continue on into the next year, etc.
So there are way more shams online and off than we could ever possibly count accurately. The best way to stop schemers is to be aware of their tactics.
However, there are 10 things to keep in mind, memorize them if you can, so that you can avoid the many sham traps that are set online and offline and keep yourself, family and loved ones safe and well aware of the criminal schemes set to victimize them.
Stay Alert and remember these things to stop schemes:
1. If someone that you've never met face to face wants you to send money to them don't do it! It doesn't matter the method, whether it be in a wire transfer, a prepaid debit card, or a gift card which is as good as cash and can't be traced.
2. When you get unsolicited emails don't open the attachments or click on any links. Links can download malware onto your computer and steal all of your info, you could even become a victim of identity theft.
3. Criminals can create official looking seals, fonts, and every other detail and they can send emails, texts, or popups online and fool almost anybody that's not paying attention.
4. When you're making online purchases make sure that the transaction is secure.
The website should have "https" in the URL and a small lock icon on the address bar and even with that the site can still be setting you up to overcharge or take advantage of it's unsuspecting visitors.
5. Be very cautious of any one that you deal with online because schemers and opportunists really are everywhere.
They use dating sites, Craigslist, all social media, forums and many other sites and avenues to reach their targets, or catch their prey for each day.
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