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Money Scams Happening Real-Time

Author
Annette Bau, CFP®;
Published
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Episode Link
https://themillionaireinsider.com/79

Money scams continue to rob people of their hard-earned money.

In fact, the Federal Trade Commission reported that consumers lost almost $8.8 billion to scams in 2022, up 30% from 2021.

Technology advances, including AI, are furthering scams and making it more challenging to determine what is legitimate versus fraudulent.

Therefore, it is paramount that you learn how to spot scams so you don't become a victim of fraud.

Today, we’ll dive into scams, including Taylor Swift tickets, phishing, and job postings. 

In this episode, you will learn:

>> (1:25) Taylor Swift and other online ticket scams

>> (3:02) What to look for to identify a scammer on Facebook

>> (6:06) How to protect yourself when purchasing tickets second-hand

>> (6:45) What are phishing scams, and how they can impact you

>> (10:07) How fake job postings can scam you out of your personal information

>> (11:52) Gift card scams impacting millions of people

>> (13:26) What to do if you are not sure something is legitimate

>> (14:12) Safeguards when buying something from someone you don’t know

>> (16:05) Action to take so you don't become a victim

It’s becoming increasingly important to protect yourself online, especially when it comes to your financial information.

Today's insight will help you to avoid common scams happening real-time.

Please share this information with your close friends and family to help them avoid becoming scam victims. It could make all the difference. As always, I hope you enjoy the episode.

Links Referenced in the Show:

The Financial Freedom Guide:https://themillionaireinsider.com/ffg

Get your Free Financial Checkup:https://themillionaireinsider.com/fc

Show notes and more information:https://themillionaireinsider.com/79

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide financial, investment, or planning advice.

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