What are the do's and don'ts of spotting a scam?
Do
- Slow down and check through a separate, trusted route.
- Keep records, screenshots, envelopes, and caller numbers.
- Tell a trusted person before money moves.
Don't
- Do not pay to unlock, verify, or protect an account.
- Do not share codes, passwords, remote computer access, or full card numbers with a caller.
- Do not trust urgency. A real deadline can survive a phone call to verify it.
- Do not download software to your computer or phone because someone who contacted you told you to.