09/10/2025
Hello friends I have been wanting to do a video on this subject but haven’t gotten to it yet but in the meantime please read this through and share with anyone who maybe in it or about to be scammed.
BE CAREFUL SCAMS ARE REAL⚠️
Source: Chat Gpt
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🔎 How to Tell a Scam
1. Too Good to Be True
• Promises of quick money, guaranteed returns, or “exclusive” opportunities.
• Example: “Invest $500 today, get $5,000 by next week!”
2. Pressure & Urgency
• Scammers often say “act now or lose your chance” to stop you from thinking.
• Example: “This offer expires in 10 minutes!”
3. Unusual Payment Methods
• Requests for gift cards, crypto, wire transfers, or cash apps.
• Real businesses rarely ask for these.
4. Poor Communication
• Bad grammar, odd spelling, generic greetings (“Dear Customer”).
• Emails or calls from unofficial addresses/domains.
5. Requests for Personal Information
• Asking for passwords, Social Security numbers, or bank details by phone/email.
• Legit companies don’t do this.
6. Spoofing / Fake Lookalikes
• Fake websites or phone numbers that look almost like real ones.
• Always double-check the URL or caller ID.
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🛡 How to Avoid Scams
1. Pause Before Acting
• Don’t rush into sending money or info—take time to verify.
2. Verify the Source
• Call the company back using the official number on their website.
• For emails, check sender domain carefully.
3. Use Secure Payments
• Pay with credit cards, which offer fraud protection.
• Avoid gift cards, wires, or crypto for strangers.
4. Look for Reviews & Red Flags
• Search the company name with words like “scam,” “complaint,” “reviews.”
5. Enable Security Tools
• Use spam filters, antivirus, and two-factor authentication on accounts.
6. Trust Your Gut
• If it feels off or too good to be true, it probably is.
7. Report Scams
• In the U.S., report to FTC (ftc.gov/complaint) or local authorities.
• In Uganda or elsewhere, report to local cybercrime police units.
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