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Learn how to spot common scams and fraud

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Learn how to spot common scams and fraud

What is a scam?

A scam is a deceptive scheme designed to trick you into providing something of value (like money or your personal information). Scammers use fake personas (like portfolio managers, government officials, law enforcement, prospective love interests, etc.) and then try to manipulate you by taking advantage of your emotions, scaring you, or offering you something that seems too good to be true.

Watch for these 5 common elements of scams