Scam Prevention Tips

"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORST A POUND OF CURE"

- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN -

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• STAY VIGILANT
• SCREEN CALLS, LET THEM GO TO VOICEMAIL
• BLOCK CALLERS AND USE CALL BLOCKING SOFTWARE
• HANG UP! (IT'S NOT RUDE, THEY ARE TRYING TO TAKE YOUR MONEY)
• NEVER WIRE MONEY TO SOMEONE YOU HAVE NEVER MET
• GIFT ARE ONLY FOR GIFTS, NOT PAYMENT
• CHECK YOUR BANK AND CREDIT CARD BANKS STATEMENTS REGULARLY
• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA SET TO PRIVATE
• SIGN UP FOR FTC EMAIL UPDATES