How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams

What is an online scam?

An online scam is a fraudulent scheme that uses the internet to deceive people into giving up their money or personal information.

Online scams can take many forms, but some of the most common include:

• Phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate companies or organizations but are actually designed to steal your login credentials or financial information.
• Malware that infects your computer or device and gives scammers access to your personal information or financial accounts.
• Social media scams that use fake profiles or messages to trick you into giving up your personal information or money.

How to protect yourself from online scams

There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from online scams, including:

• Be cautious of emails and messages from unknown senders.
• Never click on links or open attachments in emails or messages from unknown senders.
• Keep your software up to date with the latest security patches.
• Use strong passwords and never reuse the same password for multiple accounts.
• Be careful about the information you share online.
• Never give out your personal information or financial information to anyone you don't know.

What to do if you've been scammed

If you think you've been scammed, the first thing you should do is contact your bank or credit card company and report the fraud.

You should also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov/complaint.

The FTC can help you get your money back and prevent other people from being scammed.

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