(09-30-2021, 02:26 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:I can echo the sentiment with most on here.
Its absolutely difficult to know who is or isnt a scammer these days, so the rule of thumb is as follows to keep everyone safe here.
Unless you are expecting that phone call, if they say they are from somewhere, simply refuse to divulge any information and make them tell you all about you, because then you can work out if you are vulnerable, and where you are vulnerable. Beyond that, irrespective of whom they state they are, tell them you dont field inbound marketing, and simply call the company they say they are from.
its the only way to stay safe, and to be honest, review all your passwords, usernames, etc. They can get a lot of things from you before you know it!!
Good advice.
I've never been scammed, and doubt I ever will. My career choices have taught me to be ultra cautious.
1. I never answer calls from unfamiliar numbers - or 'private' callers.
2. I never open emails from unexpected or unfamiliar sources - if it appears to be from a sender that I may have dealings with in the past eg Amazon, it's very easy to see the legitimacy by mousing over the senders details and it will confirm the email address is not from who they allege to be, eg it will probably say something like [email protected], which obviously makes no connection to Amazon
3. ATO, Banks etc will never call or email you unexpectedly and ask you for personal information (If you're suspicious then ask them for a number to call them back on)
But refer to point 1. and just don't answer in the first place...
4. Be suspicious of everyone, and trust nobody!
Follow these rules, live long, and prosper. C:-)
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