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Selling on the internet? Beware of sneaky tactics scammers use to trick you

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One of the popular scams to watch out for is the Google Voice verification scam.

Scammers pose as potential buyers and use seemingly innocent requests to gain access to your personal information.

Once you provide scammers with a code, they can create a Google Voice number that is linked to your phone number.

Many online selling scams create a sense of urgency or panic to trick you.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware and potentially access your private information is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.

Removing yourself from the internet is an important step in protecting your information from scammers and cybercriminals.