When a scammer tried to swindle money out of their target, they had no idea what they were in for
Most of us get a warm, gooey feeling inside when we know that someone’s been given a taste of their own medicine and that justice has been dealt out. In this case, the scammer got to know what it feels like to have someone demand that they pay a large amount of money upfront, as well as to have someone constantly beg them for money.
Of course, it’s easy to troll a scammer if you know they’re a scammer. There might be lots of bad scammers out there, but there are plenty of pros, too. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, there are steps that we can all take to greatly reduce our chances of getting scammed.
According to the ACCC, knowing that scams exist at all is the first step in the battle. In other words, don’t be naive about how each and every person is wonderful.
Evaluate new uninvited contacts on social media objectively. If you’re unsure about someone or a business, do some research.
Now, this might sound obvious, but don’t open any suspicious texts, pop-up windows, or click on strange links or attachments in emails. If you can’t verify who sent you the email, it’s safer to delete it.
And above all, if someone asks you for personal details or your money, it’s a huge red flag: don’t trust them and cut all contact with them.
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