Scams are getting smarter and are happening more often, especially with so much of our lives online. Scammers use tricks on the internet, through phone calls, and even face-to-face to fool people. It's important to learn how these scams work so you can keep your personal information and money safe.
Staying alert means being careful when you share important information, making sure you know who is contacting you if you weren’t expecting it, and checking your accounts often for anything strange. By learning about common warning signs, you can spot scams more easily and protect yourself before anything bad happens.