1. Realize you are a target
2. Protect yourself with a passphase
3. Think before your click
Did an email or advertisement just pop-ip with an offer that sounds too good to be true? It probably is - trust your gut. Emails and communications that offer great incentives for a speedy response or create a sense of urgency such as a problem with your bank account or taxes is likely a scam. Instead of replying, consider contacting the organization directly to clarify if it is legitimate. Does the latest email from your friend, or relative sound out of character? Consider contacting the person directly to confirm the message came from thems.
"If we don't hear by tomorrow your account will be closed" (and you'll notice that the date or "tomorrow" never is listed).
"This offer won't last, order now to ensure"
4. Don't overshare on social media
Make it harder for scammers to target you by limiting what you share on social medial platforms. Limit what you share publicly, beware of social media quizzes, test and games or credit card information on a social media platform.
5. Be wary of anyone who rushes a friendship or romance
If someone tries to message or friend you and starts to rush a friendship or romance, slow down. Cyber criminals make their living by building trust in order to obtain funds, so be cautious.
