Everybody likes to hear about scams but nobody likes to be involved in one. Today, let’s cover the two most common types of scams and then four ways to avoid a scam.
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Today's show schedule:
0:34 - Scams continue to be a risk.
2:26 - The most common scam is by phone.
4:22 - If you pick up the phone and they say they are from the IRS -- they aren’t.
7:07 - Be suspicious, especially with incoming calls.
8:35 - Unknown emails with a suspicious link shouldn’t be clicked on.
14:08 - Were you contacted out of the blue?
14:24 - Are they asking for personal information?
15:08 - Is there some sort of deadline or pressure to act now?
16:03 - Are they asking for money up front or with a VISA gift card?
17:27 - Use common sense and be skeptical.
21:05 - What happens if you respond to a scam email?
