⚠️ Be Aware of Scammers – Full Guide ⚠️
🚨 Common Types of Scams:
1. Phishing Scams
Fake emails, messages, or websites asking for your login info or OTP.
Example: You receive a fake email pretending to be from your bank or Facebook asking you to "verify your account".
2. Fake Buyers/Sellers (Online Marketplaces)
Scammers may pose as buyers, send fake payment screenshots, or ask you to pay a "shipping fee".
Some may ask for advance payments and then disappear.
3. Crypto Scams
Promises of double returns, fake giveaways, or fake "investment" platforms.
Example: “Send me 0.01 BTC, and I’ll send you 0.02 BTC back” — it's always a lie.
4. Romance/Emotional Scams
Scammers build emotional connections online to ask for money or gifts.
They often say they’re in trouble and need urgent help.
5. Impersonation Scams
Someone pretends to be your friend, boss, or family member asking for money urgently.
Always double-check by calling the real person.
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🔐 How to Protect Yourself:
✅ Never share passwords, OTPs, or seed phrases with anyone — not even with someone you trust.
✅ Verify before you trust – double-check profiles, names, or payment proofs.
✅ Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts (email, social, wallets).
✅ Don’t click unknown links or attachments – especially from strangers.
✅ Don’t rush into emotional or money-related decisions online.
✅ Keep your software and apps updated to avoid security risks.
✅ Report and block scammers on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, or Instagram.
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🛑 Warning Signs of a Scam:
Asking for money urgently or emotionally
Offering huge returns for little investment
Poor grammar/spelling in messages
You’re being asked to "keep it secret"
Fake payment screenshots or pressure to act fast
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✅ Stay Safe!
Scammers rely on your trust, panic, or curiosity. Stay smart, stay calm, and always verify.
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