Don’t make it easy for people to scam you in our social media world. I share Red Flags and how to spot a scam. In his 2019 book, “Scam Me If You Can,” Frank Abagnale shares common warning signs that signal you’re about to be scammed. Here are few of them:
Request for action: If you’re told to do something, such as “write this down” or “tell me how many bank accounts you have,” there’s a good chance you’re being played. Once con artists get you to do something, “they have taken control of the conversation and put you in a more vulnerable position.”
Request for untraceable payment: If you’re required to send a payment via wire transfer, a gift card or some other untraceable source, beware. “Legitimate businesses have legitimate banking details that can be verified,” Abagnale cautions.
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