Think Before You Click
Scammers are getting better at making fraudulent links look legitimate. A text, email, or social media ad may appear to come from a trusted company or offer an incredible deal that's hard to pass up.
Their goal is simple: get you to click before you stop and think.
Before clicking any link:
- Verify who sent the message
- Visit the company's website directly instead of using the link provided
- Be cautious of unexpected messages, even if they look legitimate
- Think twice before buying from links advertising deals that seem too good to be true
- Contact the business using a trusted phone number if you're unsure
Remember, scammers often rely on urgency, curiosity, or excitement to get your attention. Taking a few extra seconds to find the website yourself instead of clicking a link could help protect your personal and financial information.
Stop. Verify. Protect.