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Here are a couple of other popular scams:
The best way to avoid scams is to follow the FTC’s provided tips:
- Never call phone numbers that are provided in texts, emails, calls or messages on social media that you don’t recognize. And never click any links.
- If you receive an unexpected offer and are unsure of its authenticity, take the time to research it by visiting the company’s website and looking up its contact information. Don’t trust phone numbers or links you see in search results.
- Never allow remote access to your devices unless you contacted the company first, using its real number.
- Never pay an unknown seller by gift card, and don’t send pictures of gift cards, either.
Visit ftc.gov/scams to learn more. If you spot a scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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