Checklist to protect yourself against scams
by Parker · 7 things on NewTwos
- If someone calls you from an institution, don’t assume they’re calling from that institution. Call them back on the main switchboard. Caller ID isn’t real anymore, not when it matters.
- If someone emails you about something urgent, get their phone number and call them. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and don’t send money. The ‘sender’ field isn’t real anymore either.
- It’s now cheap and easy to impersonate someone’s voice and to create digital photographs and videos that seem real.
- Don’t use Paypal’s friends and family button to buy things online.
- Don’t buy gift cards (period) but especially… don’t buy gift cards for someone who reaches out to you.
- Source: Convinence and Scams by Seth Godin