Recognizing and Preventing Common Scams

Spot the red flags across phishing, tech-support, government impostors, romance, sweepstakes, and grandparent scams. Learn practical ways to verify before you trust and report attempts safely.

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At‑a‑glance

• Phishing: check sender, hover links, never click urgency links
• Tech‑support/government impostors: hang up, never grant remote access
• Grandchild, sweepstakes, charity: verify via known numbers; gift cards = scam

Checklist

• [ ] Never click links in unexpected messages
• [ ] Verify requests with the company via official website/number
• [ ] Refuse payments via gift cards, wire, or crypto