Banks, credit card companies, the government, and a variety of other entities are continually looking for new ways to protect your money and data. But scammers never appear to be far behind.
According to a 2023 Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Wells Fargo, over one-third (31%) of respondents have been victims of online financial fraud or cybercrime. Furthermore, while nearly 75 percent of Americans believe they have taken the necessary precautions to avoid being scammed, nearly half (48%) believe they will become a victim of financial cybercrime in the future regardless.
While there is no perfect way to avoid becoming a victim of a financial scam, you may dramatically improve your chances by taking a few sensible actions.
Question everything
This is the most critical technique to defend oneself against all types of fraud, not just financial fraud. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. When presented with such a bargain, ask plenty of quest
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