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Recognizing Scams

The Golden Rules

A few simple habits stop almost every scam.

Goal State the habits that stop a scam in progress, and know the first steps to take if money was already sent.

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A woman choosing between an urgent "click here" message and the phone number printed on her own account statement

Slow down and verify it yourself

Real organizations do not demand instant action. Hang up or close the message, then contact the company using a phone number or website you already trust — never the one in the message.