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Step 1: Stop
Scammers use urgency and emotion to push us into reacting. Resist the pressure to act immediately.
The world moves fast, but when it comes to sharing your money or information, you have the right to move slowly.
Stop Signs
Scams Prey on Emotions
Speed And Stress
Scammers use traditional mail, texts, emails, phone calls, or even personal visits to create scenarios that put pressure on you to act now.
Amazing "Act Now" Offers
An offer that’s too good to be true may seem easy to spot, but there’s a reason it’s a common method for scammers.
Aggressive Authority
By pretending to be a genuine organization, scammers may try to gain your trust or bully you into action.
Fear And Anger
A loved one in trouble. Deportation. Threats to leak information. A scam may target your fears or get you angry to make you act.