🔍 Common Scam Types & Red Flags
Tech Support Scams
Scammers pretend to be from Microsoft, Apple, or your ISP, claiming your computer has a virus.
- ❌ Legitimate companies NEVER cold-call about viruses
- ❌ Never give remote access to someone who contacted you
- ❌ Never pay for "tech support" from unsolicited calls
Romance Scams
Scammers create fake dating profiles and build relationships to ask for money.
- ❌ Never send money to someone you haven't met in person
- ❌ Be suspicious if they can't video chat or always have excuses
- ❌ Watch for sob stories (medical emergency, stuck abroad, etc.)
Investment / Cryptocurrency Scams
Promises of guaranteed high returns or "insider" investment opportunities.
- ❌ No investment is "guaranteed" or "risk-free"
- ❌ Be wary of unsolicited investment opportunities
- ❌ Research any platform before investing money
Phishing Emails/Texts
Fake messages pretending to be from banks, shipping companies, or government agencies.
- ❌ Don't click links in suspicious emails
- ❌ Check the sender's email address carefully
- ❌ Go directly to the company's website instead of clicking links