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Scammers come in hot—urgency, pressure, fake deals. But the second they ask for gift cards, weird clicks, or your 2FA (two-factor authentication) code... it's game over. You're onto them.

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Meet The Red Flags

They show up with tricks—but you've got the power to shut them down. Each villain comes with a signature move... and one fatal weakness: you spotting the red flag.

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The Gift Card Grifter

Offers shady deals if you pay upfront, often using unrelated retail gift cards.

Your power move:

Hang up. Block. Delete. Real businesses don't want unrelated gift cards to pay for bills. Ever.

Do it now!

CAPTAIN URGENCY

Uses threats or pressure to make you act fast- before you can think.

Your power move:

Slow down. Hang up. Take a breath. Real reps don't rush.

Claim offer now!

LINKZILLA: THE FAKE URL

Sends scammy links through ads, emails, or text that look almost legit.

Your power move:

Check the URL. Don't search. Don’t click. Go straight to the site.

Verify your info!

THE COLD CALLER

Calls you pretending to be your cable or streaming provider.

Your power move:

Asked for password, pin, or code? Hang up and visit the official website.

Just need to verify

PHISHER QUEEN

Slides into your inbox or DMs (direct messages) pretending to be a brand you trust.

Your power move:

Delete and block. You didn't ask for this. If they reached out first, don't respond.

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THE LOVE BOMBER

Builds trust in DMs (direct messages) or dating apps, then asks for money or help.

Your power move:

Hang up. Delete. Block.
Real love doesn't ask for cash or codes.

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How to Protect Yourself Going Forward

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DON'T TRUST UNKOWN CALLS / MESSAGES
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NEVER PAY WITH GIFT CARDS
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GO DIRECTLY TO OFFICIAL SITES
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DON'T CLICK SUSPICIOUS LINKS
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Never Pay Bills With Gift Cards.

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