How to Spot a Scam Message

Favourl Editorial15 Aug 20265 links

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  1. 1

    ncsc.gov.uk

    Urgency is the tell

    Almost every scam needs you to act before thinking. That pressure is the signal.

    Source: ncsc.gov.uk
  2. 2

    consumerfinance.gov

    Never use the link in the message

    Go to the site or app yourself. This defeats most phishing outright.

    Source: consumerfinance.gov
  3. 3

    cybercrime.gov.in

    Report it in India

    The national portal, plus the 1930 helpline for financial fraud.

    Source: cybercrime.gov.in
  4. 4

    haveibeenpwned.com

    Check a breach

    Scammers often know real details because of an old breach. It does not make them legitimate.

    Source: haveibeenpwned.com
  5. 5

    ncsc.gov.uk

    Protect older relatives

    Agree a family rule: no money moves on a phone call, ever.

    Source: ncsc.gov.uk

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