Re: What are the Signs of a Scam?
Signs of Online Scam
Wiring money: if somebody asks you to wire money, be careful. There is no way to reverse a wire transfer – once the money leaves your account, it’s gone, and you can’t ask the bank to “undo” the transfer.
Unsolicited approaches: it’s not uncommon to get an email promising vast sums of money (or even a few bucks) for little or no effort. Sometimes these messages look like they were sent to you accidentally – and you’ve somehow had the good luck to stumble into a fantastic situation.
Selling for anything besides cash: if you’re selling something that you’ve advertised online, be wary of accepting anything but cash as payment. Scammers have various ways to cheat you out of money.
Things look funny: sometimes you can find everything you need to know in an email. If you notice bad spelling and grammar, you might be dealing with an overseas phishing scam.
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