Common Digital Scams to Look Out For!

These days, it’s vital to be aware of your online surroundings. As we move deeper and deeper into a digital world, cybercriminals are adapting and evolving their evil methods to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. By understanding what types of digital scams are out there, you’ll be more apt to avoid them. Here are a few of the most common scams conducted over the Internet, phone and text messaging.
Email Scams
This is an organization’s plan for publishing digital content. This strategy must include the goals of each type of content (blogs, social posts, articles, landing pages, videos and so forth), as well as an understanding of what ties all the content together.

SMS Texting Scams
If you receive an unsolicited text with a link or requesting login information for any website, do not click on it or respond to it. You’re best off blocking the number and if your phone has a spam report option, use it.
Phone Call Scams
Chances are, you’re tired of receiving phone calls from unknown numbers. It seems like there is no escape, but remember to stay vigilant and screen every call you get. Anybody asking for information, posing as a family member you never knew existed or claiming to have the authority to put you in jail if you don’t pay, a classic IRS scam, deserves to be hung up on.
QR Code Scams
QR codes that link to fraudulent websites are one of the most recent digital scams to find their way into the mainstream. If you come across a QR code sticker in a strange place, it’s best not to scan it.

Online Shopping Scams
When searching for products online, make sure you’re buying them from a legitimate source. Online scammers will sell products that you’ll never receive, and collect your payment information as well.
Online Dating Scams
While you’re looking for love, don’t fall into the trap of a possible date asking you to help with monetary needs. If a person you’re flirting with, but have never met, asks you to send them money, don’t.
Crypto & Investing Scams
As crypto and online investing become more and more popular, as do scams surrounding them. Don’t fall for crypto prizes, giveaways or bogus investment opportunities. Only purchase stocks, crypto and other similar products from official sources.

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