51: Scam of the Month, Top Scams Targeting Women (ft. Luis + Catherine) - a podcast by BBB serving Eastern NC

from 2021-03-18T14:00:30

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In alignment with Women's History Month, Luis and Catherine share the top three scams targeting women in 2020 and 10 tips for guarding against them!




If you think you've been the victim of a scam, you can report it to BBB's Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker. 




10 Tips to guarding against scams:



  1. Never send money via gift card or wire transfer to someone you have never met face-to-face.

  2. Avoid clicking on links or opening attachments in unsolicited emails.

  3. Don’t believe everything you see.

  4. Double check your online purchase is secure before checking out.

  5. Use extreme caution when dealing with anyone you’ve met online.

  6. Never share personally identifiable information with someone who has contacted you unsolicited, whether it’s over the phone, by email, on social media, even at your front door.

  7. Resist the pressure to act immediately.

  8. Use secure and traceable transactions.

  9. Whenever possible, work with local businesses.

  10. Be cautious about what you share on social media. 



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