- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
- Someone contacted out of the blue? Be suspicious
- Do not be pressured to make an immediate decision, especially if it concerns money
- Never send money to someone you have just met or never met
- Ignore job advertisements that request money in advance
- Do not be tempted by thinking you won some prizes
- You should not have to pay anything to get a prize
- Your bank will never call you to get your pin number or ask you to transfer money to a new account for fraud reasons.
- Government agencies will never call you regarding any outstanding payment or legal case against you.
- Ignore unsolicited sms/messages/emails with clickable hyperlinks that will redirect you to phishing sites
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