Protecting Against Online Scams

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Guarding against fraud: Practical tips for recognising and avoiding scams

Summary

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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, it's more likely to multiply your problems than your money.

Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails, or messages asking for sensitive data.

Use strong, unique passwords to keep your devices and applications updated.

Use a password manager to keep track of unique, strong passwords.

As well as tools like Bitdefender Scamio , a free AI scam detector for Web, Messenger , and WhatsApp . In the end, the best defense against fraud is an informed and vigilant mind. So keep your wits about you, your personal information close, and those Nigerian princes at arm's length. Happy scam-spotting! Topics Cybersecurity.

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