Rod SpurgeonBeware Deceptive Friend Requests
Social Media Safety Tips Beware Deceptive Friend Requests Social media has become a prime target for scammers in recent years. Beyond sensationalized photo and video posts that lure unsuspecting viewers to click on an item for the juicy details, fraudsters have a more despicable technique to extract personal information from social media users – impersonating members of the military. Beware Deceptive Friend Requests Facebook Friend Scams Beware Deceptive Friend Requests A friend of mine recently received a friend request on Facebook from someone she didn’t know. She perused the personal page of this individual and saw that he posted a profile picture
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Jeff DaileyHow to Avoid Telephone Scams
How to Avoid Telephone Scams Scams work best when a fraudster has real-time contact with a target. People find it far more difficult to say no to a live pitch than an email or mail scam. That’s exactly why telephone scams are highly effective, and why you should learn how to avoid them. How to avoid telephone scammers Scammers convince their targets to fall for their pitches by controlling a person’s emotions. Most scammers hone their pitches well before they contact you. They’ve learned what works to convince people to hand over their money, and they’ll use those skills to
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