Phishing: Emails or texts mimicking well-known companies—“click this link, update your password!”—but they take you to fake sites and steal your credentials.
Romance Scams: Beyond catfish, these scammers build long-distance relationships, shower you with affection, and then ask for cash when a “crisis” hits.
Lottery & Prize Fraud: “Congratulations! You’ve won The European Lottery!” You’ll just need to pay some taxes upfront to claim it.” And, of course, there is no prize.
Tech Support Scams: Random calls or pop-ups claim your computer is infected. They’ll “fix” it…after you pay them or give remote access (say hello ransomware).
How NOT to Get Scammed
- Never send money to someone you haven’t met in real life.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links or sharing personal info via email, DMs, or popups.
- Verify profiles, websites, and emails before responding.
- Use strong, unique passwords and consider multi-factor authentication.
- If it’s too good to be true…it probably isn’t.
