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If it feels off, trust yourself. Know the signs of a scam and stay safe.
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In 2025, scammers stole over $20 billion from people just like you. Don’t let their tricks hypnotize you.
Snap out of it.

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Five red flags in emails, calls and texts to look out for.

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They ask you to open a link.
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They ask you to keep it a secret.
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They send an attachment.
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They request personal info like PINs, passwords or Social Security numbers.
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They pressure you to log into, or send money with payment apps.
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Now, let’s see how these tricks show up in real life scams.See the scams
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