How to read a URL (and not get scammed)
One of the main tricks in the scammer bag is to fake a URL, but you can evade it by learning how to read a URL.
SMS scams
How can you tell if a Bitly link is hiding a scam?
You get an SMS suggesting you’ve apparently won money, and it comes with what looks like a real link. A bit.ly link. How can you prove it’s a scam? Scammers are getting smarter, and that’s bad news. You probably know how to check a domain in an email and SMS for what should be a …
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The missed delivery SMS scam
Out of nowhere, you get a notification over SMS that you’ve had a missed delivery. It happens. But this time, the delivery isn’t a package you’ll want.
You’ve Won A Prize scam
It’s nice to win prizes, but when a prize is just an attempt to get your details, the prize isn’t worth touching.
You Have A Package SMS scam
It’s nice to receive packages, and we’re often expecting something, but the package you might have received a message about may not be the gift you were expecting.
The best tip for scams: always check the domain
If you need a big tip to let you know how scams work and how you can beat a scammer, always check the domain.
What is phishing?
You go to a website that looks authentic, but the moment you type your details, you don’t get the real deal. What is this site, and how can it look so authentic?