10 Prominent Online Scams And Ways To Abstain
#9 Fake Phone Apps
Watch over before you download apps on your Android or Apple Phone, as the app stores have become a proving ground for fake app makers. It is advisable to check the user reviews and make a thorough study on the app before you download it. Another safe way to go about is to check the most downloaded apps or one’s that come with the editor’s tag.
#8 International Dialing
Be cautious if you are prompted to download a viewer to see any content, as there are many fraud wares that cut you off from the internet connection and use the port for international calls resulting in heavy bills. It is good to keep away from sites that compel to download programs to view contents and also protect your computer with anti-malwares.
#7 Phishing
This scam uses trustable sources like e-mails send out from institutions, social medias or payment sites to extract potentially valuable informations such as passwords, credit card details and personal informations. The e-mails may also contain links to infected sites. You can keep away from getting cheated by not giving away any of your personal information and by cross checking with the company to ensure genuineness.
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