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  • Reviewing the scams

    Posted on December 20, 2024 at 12:00 CST by • Comment in the Forums

    It’s the time of the year when I get spam phone calls as well as the ever-present spam emails and text messages. One I’ve seen lately is the “You paid a huge amount to…” or this one, asking for a large payment.

    Some are obvious. I know I never paid anything like this, and the 800 number for support isn’t an 800 number. But sometimes they get really good. So how can you protect yourself?

    First, never follow a link like this. Log directly into the site like Venmo or PayPal. Then, hover over the links and URLs.  See if they make sense, that they will go where you expect.

    Then look to see who the email is from and who it’s to. Sometimes it’s the from that makes no sense. In this case it’s the to. How did it get to me? A hidden blind carbon copy.

    Does that email address make sense?  This is, once again, a really bad example as it’s quite obvious from the nonexistent message that this is a scam. But the point is, take your time. Don’t overreact. Do your due diligence and check out the email. Be aware and question.

    Be extra careful this time of year because the scammers want to get you. Don’t make it easy for them.

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