Five warning signs
A convincing-looking message is not necessarily legitimate. Watch for these red flags:
- Urgency. Messages that tell you to “act now” pressure you to respond quickly.
- Secrecy. A demand such as “don’t tell anyone” should raise suspicion.
- Requests to move money. Scammers may tell you to transfer funds to “protect your account.”
- Requests for personal information. Be wary of demands for passwords or account details.
- Suspicious links or contact information. Watch for questionable links in emails or texts, along with…
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